Dubai: UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be honoured with the Zayed Medal, the UAE's highest civil honour. The medal, awarded to kings presidents and heads of states, was conferred upon Modi for boosting relations between the Emirates and India.

Previously, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping have also been conferred with the honour.

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Referring to Modi as his "dear friend", Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi said the award is in appreciation of Modi's role in consolidating the long-standing friendship and joint strategic cooperation between the two nations.

"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," Zayed said on Twitter.

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