Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has termed the conferment of Slovakia's highest national award to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a matter of pride to all Indians.In a post on X late on Monday night, Adityanath said, "The conferment of The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class) upon PM @narendramodi ji by Slovakia is a moment of immense pride and honour for 140 crore Indians."He said the recognition reflected the growing global respect for Bharat and acknowledged the prime minister's "exceptional contribution" towards international partnerships, mutual prosperity and bonds of friendship between nations.Also Read: PM Modi receives Slovakia’s highest civilian honour during Bratislava visitThe chief minister said that under Modi's leadership, India continues to emerge as a leading voice on the global stage, earning admiration, trust and goodwill across the world.Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said the honour symbolises India's rising stature on the global stage.In a post on X in Hindi late on Monday night, Maurya said the award was a "matter of pride for every Indian.""Under the distinguished leadership of the prime minister, India has established a new identity rooted in trust, cooperation, and shared development within the global community. His diplomatic vision has positioned India as a strong and respected nation at the heart of global decision-making," Maurya said.Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak termed it a "historic achievement.""Another moment of pride for every Indian. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji has been conferred with Slovakia's highest civilian honour, 'The Order of the White Double Cross' (First Class)," he wrote on X.On Monday, Modi, who has been on a visit to Slovakia, was conferred with the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class). This is his 33rd international honour.Also Read: India, Slovakia sign defence cooperation intent, deepen tiesPresident of Slovakia Peter Pellegrini conferred the award on Modi at a ceremony in Bratislava.The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class) is the highest civilian and military state decoration awarded exclusively to foreign citizens by Slovakia.Modi is in Bratislava as part of his weeklong visit to Europe. It is the first visit to the European nation by an Indian prime minister.