Top Greek Honour Conferred on PM Modi

The President of Greece Katerina Sakellaropoulou conferred PM Narendra Modi with The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour, on Friday.

It is Greece’s top honour, which was established in 1975. The head of the goddess Athena is depicted on the front side of the Star with the inscription “ONLY THE RIGHTEOUS SHOULD BE HONOURED”.

I thank President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the Government and people of Greece for conferring upon me The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour. This shows the respect the people of Greece have towards India. @PresidencyGR pic.twitter.com/UWBua3qbPf

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2023

The citation with the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour says, “In the person of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an honour is bestowed upon the friendly people of India.”

It also adds, “On the occasion of this visit, the Greek State Honours the Prime Minister of India, a statesman who has tirelessly promoted the global reach of his country and who works systematically for India’s economic progress and prosperity, bringing about bold reforms. A statesman who has brought environmental protection and climate change among the top priorities of international activity.”