PM Modi conferred with Brazil's highest civilian award
The honour was presented by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in recognition of PM Modi's notable contributions to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing India-Brazil cooperation across key global platforms.
"Being honoured with Brazil's highest national award by the President today is a moment of immense pride and emotion, not only for me, but also for 140 crore Indians," Mr. Modi said during a joint press statement with Lula after their delegation-level talks.
"I express my heartfelt gratitude to him (President Lula), the Brazilian government, and the people of Brazil," he said.
This is the 26th international honour bestowed upon PM Modi by a foreign government since he assumed office in May 2014.
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