India, May 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dedicated Sweden's 'Royal Order of the Polar Star', Degree Commander Grand Cross, to the 1.4 billion people of India and described the honour as a reflection of the enduring friendship between India and Sweden.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the conferment marks a significant milestone in the India-Sweden Strategic Partnership and underscores the shared commitment of both nations to advancing bilateral cooperation and contributing to global peace and prosperity.

Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to Crown Princess Victoria and the people of Sweden for the recognition, stating that the honour reaffirms the historic and civilisational ties linking the two ...