MASSIVE: Maldives to accord PM Modi the 'Order of Nishan Izzuddeen' - its highest honour for a foreign dignitary

On day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Maldives, President of Island Nation Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has anunced to confer highest hour which is accorded to foreign dignitaries to PM Modi during his visit.

Taking to Twitter on Saturday, Minister of Foreign Affairs for Maldives Abdulla Shahid stated that " Most Hourable Order of Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen" will be accorded to PM Modi during his visit to Island nation.

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Previously, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Russia have houred Prime Minister Modi with highest civilian award. On April 11,  Russian Embassy decorated PM Modi with "Order of Saint Andrew Apostle - highest state decoration of Russia for exceptional services in promoting special and privileged strategic partnership between Russian and India.

PM Modi has also been was houred by UAE government, with President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferring Zayed Medal on him.  Zayed Medal -  UAE's highest civilian hour, awarded to kings, Presidents, and hes of states - was conferred on PM Modi for boosting relations between Emirates and India. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of Armed Forces, who called PM Modi his 'dear friend' and credited him with playing a pivotal role in reinforcing historical and comprehensive strategic ties with India.

Meanwhile, PM Modi is set to begin his maiden visit to Maldives after swearin-in as Prime Minister for second term on Saturday. Earlier on Friday, he took to Twitter to thank Maldivian President Solih for inviting him to Republic of Maldives. 

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