MM Lee receives top Russian award
MINISTER Mentor Lee Kuan Yew was presented with Russia's highest civilian award, the Order of Friendship, last night.
Mon, Nov 16, 2009
The Straits Times
MINISTER Mentor Lee Kuan Yew was presented with Russia's highest civilian award, the Order of Friendship, last night.
He was conferred the award at the Istana by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who is here on his first official visit.
The Order recognises those who have made a significant contribution in strengthening friendship, cooperation and relations between nations.
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