Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded Brazil's highest civilian honour

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Brazil's highest civilian honour.
• The award is called the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross.

• It was presented by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
• The honour recognises Prime Minister Modi's efforts to strengthen India-Brazil relations.
• It also recognises his role in enhancing cooperation on global platforms.
• This is the 26th international award given to Prime Minister Modi by a foreign government.