Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said countries like 'Afghanistan, Palestine, Saudi, the UAE, the Maldives, Bahrain - all these countries have given the highest awards to India adding that that they have strengthened ties with the Indian civilization'.
While speaking at a rally in Delhi, Modi said, "We have the best ties with the Islamic world, Gulf countries in current times and many reasons to it. We have been putting efforts to strengthen ties with Palestine, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan... we have achieved heights in our relations".
The prime minister also talked about the increase in Haj quota by Saudi Arabia for Indians and the release of Indian prisoners by Islamic countries.
Maldives conferred Highest Honour ‘Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen’ on PM Modi during June. The Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen is Maldives' highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries.
Earlier this year, PM Modi was honoured by the UAE's top award - the Zayed Medal and Bahrain's 'King Hamad Order of the Renaissance'. In all, PM Modi has been honoured six times from various countries of the Islamic world with top honours.
