UAE honours PM Modi with its highest civilian award

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa honours Prime Minister Modi with the nation's highest civilian award, Zayed Medal. He credited Modi for playing a pivotal role in strengthening the relationship between the two countries.

New Delhi: UAE President Sheikh Khalifa has announced that he will honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Zayed Medal, UAE's highest civilian honour. It is awarded to kings, presidents and head of states of other countries for playing a significant role in boosting ties with Emirates.

UAE is an important ally for India as nearly 2.6 million Indians are staying there making it one of the biggest immigrant communities.

However, the foreign ministry spokesperson and PMO has been tight-lipped on this issue.

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