Russia has conferred Indian PM Narendra Modi with the country's highest civilian award. The Indian Prime Minister has been honoured with the Order of Saint Andrew The Apostle for exceptional services in promoting special & privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India.

The award was extended on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin with whom Modi shares a strong chemistry. With the Russian award, PM Narendra Modi has now been honoured with around seven top global awards.

PM Modi has thanked the Russian president for the award.

"Honoured to receive this prestigious award. I thank President Putin and the people of Russia. Foundations of India-Russia friendship are deep and the future of our partnership is bright. Extensive cooperation between our nations has led to extraordinary outcomes for our citizens," PM Modi tweeted.