PM Modi receives Sweden’s ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross’

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Sweden’s prestigious the ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross’ on May 17.

• In a special ceremony hosted in Gothenburg, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden conferred upon PM Modi the ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross’.

• The award is Sweden’s highest honour conferred on foreign Heads of Government in recognition of exceptional public service and contribution towards strengthening relations with Sweden.

• The Royal Order of the Polar Star was instituted in 1748 and is intended to recognise personal endeavours for Sweden or for Swedish interests, particularly within public activities, as well as the successful performance of public tasks and duties.

• PM Modi is the first Asian leader to be conferred the award

• This is PM Modi’s 31st international honour.

(The author is a trainer for Civil Services aspirants.)