Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour by the President of Greece throughout his one-day go to to the Balkan nation.
PM Narendra Modi conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour by Greek President Katerina N. Sakellaropoulou in Athens
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“I thank the President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the Government and the people of Greece for awarding me the Grand Cross of the Order of Honor. This shows the respect that the Greek people have for India. @PresidencyGR,” PM Modi tweeted.
Ευχαριστώ την Πρόεδρο Κατερίνα Σακελλαροπούλου, την Κυβέρνηση και το λαό της Ελλάδας που μου απένειμαν τον Μεγαλόσταυρο του Τάγματος της Τιμής. Αυτό δείχνει τον σεβασμό που έχει ο ελληνικός λαός προς την Ινδία. @PresidencyGR pic.twitter.com/pxi82gAHQk
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2023
The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour is conferred by the President of Greece to Prime Ministers and eminent personalities who by cause of their distinguished place, have contributed to enhancing the stature of Greece.
The Order of Honour was established in 1975. The head of the goddess Athena is depicted on the entrance facet of the Star with the inscription “ONLY THE RIGHTEOUS SHOULD BE HONOURED”.
The quotation says– “In the person of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an honour is bestowed upon the friendly people of India.” It additional provides, “On the occasion of this visit, the Greek State Honours the Prime Minister of India, a statesman who has tirelessly promoted the global reach of his country and who works systematically for India’s economic progress and prosperity, bringing about bold reforms. A statesman who has brought environmental protection and climate change among the top priorities of international activity.”
PM Modi’s decisive contribution to the strategic promotion of Greek-Indian friendship in areas of mutual curiosity was additionally recognised by Greece.
The President of Greece congratulated India on the success of Chandrayaan-3. Modi and Sakellaropoulou additionally mentioned the international locations’ shared values of democracy, women-led growth, and India’s G20 presidency.
Glad to have met President Katerina Sakellaropoulou in Athens. We mentioned a number of points which can strengthen the India-Greece friendship. We additionally mentioned methods to spice up sustainable growth. She congratulated India on the success of Chandrayaan-3. @PresidencyGR pic.twitter.com/aoQFtKMdQq
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2023
PM Modi on Friday arrived in Greece for his maiden go to on the invitation of his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis. He was obtained by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis on the Athens International Airport and was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome upon his arrival. PM Modi additionally obtained a guard of honour.
Shortly after his arrival, PM Modi held bilateral talks together with his counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The leaders mentioned methods to additional strengthen bilateral ties. PM Modi is the primary Indian Prime Minister to go to the nation in 40 years.
PM’s go to to Greece was notably particular for the Indian neighborhood which organised a grand welcome for Modi in Athens. He landed in Athens amid chants of “Modi, Modi”, and “Bharat Mata ki Jai”. A video of the identical was shared by Modi’s X deal with.
A particular welcome in Athens. 🇮🇳 🇬🇷 pic.twitter.com/XXIgRhCPa4
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2023
Quite a lot of agreements are anticipated to be signed throughout the vital go to which occurred on the invitation of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and emphasis on topics like commerce and funding, transport, migration, and defence cooperation. Greece may additionally strategy India for help within the privatisation of its seaports and airports in an effort to grow to be India’s gateway to Europe.