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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Sweden's highest honour, the 'Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross,' on Sunday, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to bilateral ties and his visionary leadership.

The award is the highest distinction that can be given to a Head of Government. This is Prime Minister Modi's 31st international honour.

"A reaffirmation of friendship! Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden conferred upon PM @narendramodi the 'Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross' in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the India-Sweden relationship and his visionary leadership," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.