_*Prime Minister Narendra Modi Honoured with Cyprus’s "Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III"*_ *Why in News:* Cyprus President H.E. Nikos Christodoulides has awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the prestigious “Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III.” *Key Points:* * Prime Minister Modi was conferred with Cyprus’s highest honour, the “Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III” by Cyprus President H.E. Nikos Christodoulides. * In his acceptance speech, the Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the President, Government, and people of Cyprus, dedicating the award to 1.4 billion Indians. * He highlighted the strong, enduring relationship between India and Cyprus, based on shared values and mutual trust. * The Prime Minister mentioned that the honour symbolised the recognition of India’s philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (The World is One Family), which reflects the country’s vision for global peace and progress.