On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Namibia's highest civilian award, the 'Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis', reported news agency PTI.

The prestigious award was presented by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

Meanwhile, addressing a gathering after receiving the honour, PM Modi stated, "Namibia's Welwitschia, after which this award is named, is not an ordinary plant. It is like an elder in the household, one who has witnessed the passage of time. It symbolises Namibia's struggle, courage, and culture."