Narendra Modi, first Indian PM to visit Palestine, receives highest honour
Written by : SMTV24x7 | Sat, Feb 10, 2018, 07:16 PM
Palestine, Feb 10: The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi was today conferred the 'Grand Collar of the State of Palestine' by President Mahmoud Abbas, recognizing his key contribution to promoting relations between India and Palestine.
President Abbas conferred the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine on Mr. Modi after the conclusion of the bilateral meeting between the two leaders.
Mr. Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to make an official visit to Palestine.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah on his arrival at the Muqata’a helipad, in Ramallah on Saturday.
The Grand Collar is Highest order given to foreign dignitaries - Kings, Heads of State/Government and persons of similar rank.
It has in the past been awarded to King Salman of Saudi Arabia, King Hamad of Bahrain, President Xi Jinping of China, amongst others.