Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with Cyprus’ highest civilian award, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, which he dedicated to the 1.4 billion people of India. This visit marks the first by an Indian PM since 2002 and gains importance due to Cyprus’ ongoing conflict with Turkey. Post navigation Sonia Gandhi hospitalised due to stomach ailments: Doc says she’s stable ‘A message to Turkey’: Why PM Modi’s trip to Cyprus is significant; 7 points