'A testimony to India’s growing stature in the world,' says Union Minister Smriti Irani on PM Modi being conferred with Maldives' highest honour for foreign dignitary

Union Minister Smriti Irani reacted to Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's decision to hour Prime Minister with “ Most Hourable Order of Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen”, highest order accorded to foreign dignitaries.

Minister for Women & Child Development posted a tweet by Foreign Minister of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid which re:

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While Abdulla Shahid's tweet confirmed that Modi will be houred with Maldives's highest civilian hor, Smriti Irani asserted that move marked fact that India's stature continued to grow in world. She furr ded that it also reflects Prime Minister Modi's immense contribution towards strengthing India's position on global map while maintaining strong relations with neighbouring countries. 

Earlier on Saturday, Shahid received Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Velana International Airport:

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On his visit, Prime Minister tweeted and highlighted strong ties that India shares with Republic of Maldives. He also said that India holds high desires to boost cooperation in various spheres:

PM is in Maldives after taking oath for his second term. On his visit, bilateral talks were scheduled with President Solih, Vice President Faisal Naseem and Speaker of Majlis Mohamed Nasheed. Prime Minister also dressed People's Majlis (Majlis Parliament) on his first visit to island nation.