Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-bahrain-sign-4-mous-after-delegation-level-talks-245398">King Hamad Order of the Renaissance</a> (or for Development by the King of Bahrain.

While accepting the award PM said, "I feel very honoured and fortunate to be awarded The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance. I am equally honoured by your majesty's friendship for me and my country. I humbly accept this prestigious honour on behalf of 1.3 billion Indians."

Bahrain is the second country in the Gulf region to confer an award to Modi. On Saturday, UAE also conferred the Zayed Medal, the highest civilian award of the country to PM Modi.

The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance or for Development was founded by King Hamad II on 17th&nbsp;April 2008. The award is to recognises services towards the development of the nation. It is awarded in fives classes with the First Class being awarded to foreign leaders, prime ministers, crown princes, parliamentary chiefs, ministers or those of equal rank.&nbsp;

The Second Class goes to civil servants and military personnel and the Third Class to those who have helped in the development of women's rights and human rights

Meanwhile, during the press statements, the king of Bahrain&nbsp;Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa lauded the cultural and civilisational ties between India and his country and the contribution made by the Indian community.

He said, "the establishment of the Hindu temple more than two hundred years ago in Manama, as the oldest in the region, is a clear testament to the depth of the ties that link us together and the civilised qualities of peaceful coexistence and freedom of belief and religion that have characterized Bahrain throughout its history"

Lauding New Delhi's global role, he said," Bahrain is fully convinced of the pioneering role of India at the international level, given its strategic weight and appreciated stances on many core issues. We, therefore, continue to work with you to protect trade and oil routes and to strengthen our cooperation in the areas of cybersecurity, space technology and energy"

This is Modi's first visit to Bahrain.&nbsp;

Modi is currently on a three-nation tour of France, UAE and Bahrain.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with King Hamad Order of the Renaissance (or for Development by the King of Bahrain. While accepting the award PM said, "I feel very honoured and fortunate to be awarded The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with King Hamad Order of the Renaissance (or for Development by the King of Bahrain. While accepting the award PM said, "I feel very honoured and fortunate to be awarded The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance. I am equally honoured by your majesty's friendship for me and my country. I humbly accept this prestigious honour on behalf of 1.3 billion Indians." Bahrain is the second country in the Gulf region to confer an award to Modi. On Saturday, UAE also conferred the Zayed Medal, the highest civilian award of the country to PM Modi. The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance or for Development was founded by King Hamad II on 17th April 2008. The award is to recognises services towards the development of the nation. It is awarded in fives classes with the First Class being awarded to foreign leaders, prime ministers, crown princes, parliamentary chiefs, ministers or those of equal rank. The Second Class goes to civil servants and military personnel and the Third Class to those who have helped in the development of women's rights and human rights Meanwhile, during the press statements, the king of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa lauded the cultural and civilisational ties between India and his country and the contribution made by the Indian community. He said, "the establishment of the Hindu temple more than two hundred years ago in Manama, as the oldest in the region, is a clear testament to the depth of the ties that link us together and the civilised qualities of peaceful coexistence and freedom of belief and religion that have characterized Bahrain throughout its history" Lauding New Delhi's global role, he said," Bahrain is fully convinced of the pioneering role of India at the international level, given its strategic weight and appreciated stances on many core issues. We, therefore, continue to work with you to protect trade and oil routes and to strengthen our cooperation in the areas of cybersecurity, space technology and energy" This is Modi's first visit to Bahrain. Modi is currently on a three-nation tour of France, UAE and Bahrain.

Bahrain honours PM Modi with King Hamad Order of the Renaissance

Maldives honours PM Modi with order of Nihanizzuddeen. It is the highest ranking honour conferred by Maldives. UAE awarded PM Modi with Zayed Medal in April 2019.PM Modi also received Seoul Peace Prize in 2018. Watch this video to know more.

Maldives Honours PM Modi

PM Modi has reached Maldives. Watch these visuals of him as he lands in Maldives.

PM Modi Reaches Maldives

Maldives to honour PM Modi with order of Nihanizzuddeen.It is the highest ranking honour conferred by Maldives. UAE awarded PM Modi awith Zayed Medal in April 2019.PM Modi also received Seoul Peace Prize in 2018. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi's 9th International Honour Is From Maldives

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has been awarded the highest civilian award of United Arab Emirates (UAE) --The Zayed Medal. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces made the announcement through a tweet.&nbsp;

"We have historical and comprehensive strategic ties with India, reinforced by the pivotal role of my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave these relations a big boost. In appreciation of his efforts, the UAE President grants him the Zayed Medal," he tweeted.

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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj welcomed the announcement of the award to PM Modi saying the award is recognition of Prime Minister’s stellar role in ushering in a new era of strategic partnership.

She tweeted, "I am extremely happy to welcome the announcement of Order of Zayed for a great son of India Prime Minister &nbsp;@narendramodi by His Highness @MohamedBinZayed."

Adding, "This is in recognition of Prime Minister’s stellar role in ushering in a new era of strategic partnership with UAE and the best ever relations with the Islamic world."

Earlier recipients of Zayed medal &nbsp;or Order of Zayed includes Russian President Vladimir Putin (2007), President of China Xi Jinping (2018), Queen Elizabeth of UK (2010) and King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (2016).

UAE-India ties in the last few years have grown manifold especially with a number of high-level visits.&nbsp;

Indian PM Modi first visited the country in August of 2015 which was followed by a visit by Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2016. The following year the Crown Prince was the chief guest at India's Republic Day parade and again in 2018 PM Modi visited the country and was the chief guest at the sixth World Government Summit in Dubai. UAE is one of the very few countries Modi had visited twice.

Earlier this year, in a first, UAE invited India as a guest of honour at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation foreign ministers meet despite reservations from Pakistan.

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has been awarded the highest civilian award of United Arab Emirates (UAE) --The Zayed Medal. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces made the announcement through a tweet.

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has been awarded the highest civilian award of United Arab Emirates (UAE) --The Zayed Medal. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces made the announcement through a tweet. "We have historical and comprehensive strategic ties with India, reinforced by the pivotal role of my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave these relations a big boost. In appreciation of his efforts, the UAE President grants him the Zayed Medal," he tweeted. Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces tweets that UAE President has awarded PM Narendra Modi with the Zayed Medal. pic.twitter.com/owXnP8BRqU — ANI (@ANI) April 4, 2019 × External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj welcomed the announcement of the award to PM Modi saying the award is recognition of Prime Minister’s stellar role in ushering in a new era of strategic partnership. She tweeted, "I am extremely happy to welcome the announcement of Order of Zayed for a great son of India Prime Minister @narendramodi by His Highness @MohamedBinZayed." Adding, "This is in recognition of Prime Minister’s stellar role in ushering in a new era of strategic partnership with UAE and the best ever relations with the Islamic world." Earlier recipients of Zayed medal or Order of Zayed includes Russian President Vladimir Putin (2007), President of China Xi Jinping (2018), Queen Elizabeth of UK (2010) and King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (2016). UAE-India ties in the last few years have grown manifold especially with a number of high-level visits. Indian PM Modi first visited the country in August of 2015 which was followed by a visit by Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2016. The following year the Crown Prince was the chief guest at India's Republic Day parade and again in 2018 PM Modi visited the country and was the chief guest at the sixth World Government Summit in Dubai. UAE is one of the very few countries Modi had visited twice. Earlier this year, in a first, UAE invited India as a guest of honour at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation foreign ministers meet despite reservations from Pakistan.

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