New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he was awarded the highest civilian honour in Cyprus by President Nikos Christodoulides.

In a post on X, Goyal said that this is a tribute to PM Modi's dynamic leadership and relentless dedication to public service.

'Another global recognition for PM @NarendraMod iji as Cyprus confers its highest honour, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III. This is a tribute to his dynamic leadership, relentless dedication to public service, and growing global role in forging greater international cooperation,' Piyush Goyal said.

Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Jyotiraditya Scindia also praised the Prime Minister, saying that it is yet another proud recognition of his 'visionary leadership.'

'Our PM @narendramodi ji being conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III is yet another proud recognition of his visionary leadership and India's growing global stature. A strong reflection of deepening India-Cyprus ties and the world's trust in Bharat's rise,' Scindia posted on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III - the highest honour in Cyprus, by President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on Monday.

The Order of Makarios III, the highest merit honour awarded in Cyprus, is named after Makarios III, the first president of the Republic of Cyprus. It is conferred upon heads of state and other people of significant status in recognition of meritorious service to the nation.

PM Modi expressed gratitude to President Christodoulides, the government and people of Cyprus for the honour.

'President, for the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, I express heartfelt gratitude to you, the Government of Cyprus and the people of Cyprus. This honour is not just mine, it is the honour of 140 crore Indians. It is the honour of their capabilities and aspirations. It is the honour of our country's cultural brotherhood and the ideology of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. I dedicate this honour to the friendly relations between India and Cyprus and our shared values and mutual understanding. On behalf of all Indians, I accept this honour with utmost humility and gratitude,' PM Modi said.

He further said, 'This honour symbolises our unwavering commitment to peace, security, sovereignty, territorial integrity and prosperity of our people. I understand the significance of this honour and accept it as a responsibility towards the relations between India and Cyprus.' (ANI)