Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first Foreign Head of the Government to be awarded 'The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour' by the Greek government. This recognition was given during Prime Minister Modi's official visit to Greece. Addressing media in Athens on Prime Minister Modi's visit to Greece, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said that the citation accompanying the award recognises the Prime Minister's contribution to India's economic progress and prosperity as well as to the promotion of friendship, of bilateral relations with Greece.
 
Mr. Kwatra added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was received with exceptional warmth and the discussions with the Greek Prime Minister were extensive and resulted in important and productive outcomes.