Sweden confers Royal Order of Polar Star on Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Key facts

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Royal Order of Polar Star by Sweden.
• The Royal Order of Polar Star is the highest honour awarded to a Head of Government by the Scandinavian nation.
• This award marks the 31st international honour received by Prime Minister Modi.
• The Royal Order of the Polar Star was instituted in 1748 to recognise personal endeavours for Sweden or Swedish interests.
• Prime Minister Modi was received by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at the Gothenburg Airport during a two-day visit.