All You Need To Know About Important International Award Won By Prime Minister Modi.

1) ORDER OF ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE. (Russia)

● Russia's highest State decoration.

● The order was established in 1698 by czar Peter the great, in honour of saint Andrew- 1st apostle of Jesus and Patron saint of Russia.

● PM Modi is 1st Indian leader to receive this award.

For exceptional service in promoting social & privileged strategic partnership between the two countries.

2) ZAYED MEDAL. (UAE)

● UAE's Highest Civilian Honour.

● The award consists of a collar cantered by medallion bearing the name "Zayed" - The founding father of the United Arab Emirates.

● The award given to PM Modi for his role in consolidating tie between the UAE and India.

3) SEOUL PEACE PRIZE. (North Korea)

● This award has been awarded to those individuals who have made their mark through contribution to harmony of mankind, reconciliation between nations and to world peace.

● The award declared to pM Modi in recognition of his dedication to accelerating the Human Development of the people of India by fostering economic growth in the world's fastest growing large economy and the development of Democracy.

● The prize money (1 Crore 30 Lakh ) given to Namami Gangey Project by Prime Minister.

4) CHAMPIONS OF THE EARTH AWARD. (United Nations)

● UN's highest environmental honour, Launched in 2005. It celebrates outstanding figures from the public, private sectors and Transformative positive impact on the environment.

● PM Modi got this award jointly with French President Emmanuel Macron.

● They recognised in the Policy Leadership category for their pioneer work in Championing the International Solar Alliance & promoting new areas of cooperation on environment action.

5) PHILIP KOLTER PRESIDENTIAL AWARD.

● The award focuses on triple bottom-line of people, profit and planet.

● It will be offered annually to the leader of a nation.

● it's a 'Frist-ever' Philip KOLTER Award.

6) GRAND COLLAR OF THE STATE OF PALESTINE. (Palestine)

● Highest Award given to foreign dignitaries.

● Palestine President Muhammad Abbas declares this award recognising Modi's key contribution to promote relations between India and Palestine.

● Narendra Modi is 1st Indian PM to make official visit to Palestine.

7) KING ABDULAZIZ SASH. (Saudi Arabia)

● Shadi Arabia's highest civilian honour. The award is named after Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of the Modern Saudi State.

8) AMIR AMANULLAH KHAN AWARD. (Afghanistan)

● Highest Civilian award og Afghanistan.

●Instituted in 2006 and bestowed by the government of Afghanistan to Afghan and foreign nationals in recognition of their service to Afghanistan.

9) NISHAN IZZUDDIN. (Maldives)

● Maldives Highest Award.

This award is a significant sign that the bilateral relations between India and Maldives are on a positive track!