Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France’s highest award today by H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic of France.
Prime Minister thanked President Macron for this singular honour on behalf of the people of India.
The award ceremony took place at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
It is with great humility that I accept the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. This is an honour for the 140 crore people of India. I thank President @EmmanuelMacron, the French Government and people for this gesture. It shows their deep affection towards India and resolve for… pic.twitter.com/Nw7V1JVgpb
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 14, 2023
C'est avec beaucoup d'humilité que j'accepte la Grand-Croix de la Légion d'honneur. C'est un honneur pour les 1,4 milliard d'habitants de l'Inde. Je remercie le Président @EmmanuelMacron, le gouvernement et le peuple français, qui montre leur profonde affection envers l'Inde et… pic.twitter.com/NcVctHYQfV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 14, 2023