Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has been conferred with Colombia's highest civilian award for his contribution to peace issues around the world, particularly in the Latin American country.

Fabio Raul Amin Saleme, president of the house of representatives, Congress of Colombia presented 'Orden de la Democracia Simon Bolivar' award to Sri while highlighting his achievements in peace matters through his foundation, The Art of Living.

"Even amidst a 50-year-old conflict, the South American country of Colombia salutes the power of peace. A passionate resolve to work on restoring peace in its country echoed through the corridors of the Colombian Parliament as the President of the House bestowed the country's highest civilian award on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar," Art of Living told PTI.

"I promise I will do all that is in my capacity to bring peace to all in the conflict in Colombia," Sri, 59, said while receiving the honour. The award is in recognition of Sri's peace work around the world, with special reference to his work in Colombia through his foundation.