PM Modi receives Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit on May 18.

• In a special ceremony, King Herald V of Norway conferred upon PM Modi the country’s highest civilian honour. 

• The award is Norway’s highest honour bestowed on foreign Heads of Government, and is conferred in recognition of outstanding service in the interest of Norway and humankind.

• The Royal Norwegian Order of Merit was founded by King Olav V in 1985. 

• It is conferred on foreign and Norwegian nationals as a reward for their outstanding service in the interest of Norway and mankind.

The Order of Merit is divided into five classes:

• Grand Cross

• Grand Officer

• Commander

• Officer

• Knight.

• This is PM Modi’s 32nd international honour.