PM Modi to be conferred with Maldives' highest honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be conferred with Maldives' highest honour "Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen" during his visit to the country, Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid announced on Saturday. Modi has reached the Indian Ocean archipelago in his first bilateral visit after retaining power in the Lok Sabha polls.

"The Most Honourable Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen" is Maldives' highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries, Foreign Minister Shahid said on Twitter.