New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France's highest award on Thursday by  French President Emmanuel Macron.

"Prime Minister thanked President Macron for this singular honour on behalf of the people of India," read the Indian statement.

The award ceremony took place at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

Modi on Thursday arrived in Paris as part of his official two-day visit to France and to attend the Bastille Day celebrations.

He will later visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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