Gothenburg, May 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (local time) said that being conferred with Sweden's highest honour, the 'Order of the Polar Star', was not merely a personal recognition but an honour for the "140 crore people of India" and for all those who have contributed to strengthening India-Sweden relations.

Addressing the CEO Round Table during the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) meeting in Gothenburg, PM Modi said, "Some time ago, I was conferred with Sweden's highest honour- the Order of the Polar Star. This is not merely an honour for me. It is an honour for the 140 crore people of India. It is also an honour for all our friends in Sweden who have enriched India-Sweden relations."

The Prime Minister made t...