New Delhi, May 17 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred with Sweden's Royal Order of Polar Star, the highest honour awarded to a Head of Government by the Scandinavian nation.

PM Modi was awarded the highest distinction that can be given to a Head of Government by Victoria, the Crown Princess of Sweden, in the presence of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, in a ceremony at the County Governor's residence.

According to a Swedish government release, prior to the visit to Gothenburg, the King decided to confer the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross, upon the Indian Prime Minister.

The Royal Order of the Polar Star was instituted in 1748 and is intended to recognise personal endeavours for Sweden or ...