What Is the 'Grand Cross Of the Order of Makarios III' Honour Conferred On PM Modi In Cyprus?
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In Cyprus, PM Modi received the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, marking the first visit by an Indian PM in over 20 years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a five-day visit to three nations—Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia—beginning June 15. This marks his first international trip following Operation Sindoor, the targeted counter-terrorism airstrikes in Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack on April 22, which claimed 26 lives.
PM Modi begins his tour with a historic two-day visit to Cyprus from June 15 to 16, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in over 20 years.
On Monday, the Prime Minister was bestowed with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III during his visit to the country.
He expressed gratitude to the President of Cyprus and its government for the honour, saying that this was an honour to the ideology of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam".
'Humbled to receive the 'Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III' of Cyprus. I dedicate it to the friendship between our nations," PM Modi wrote on X.
The Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III is a high honour in Cyprus, named after the country's first president, Archbishop Makarios III. It is a distinguished award that recognises outstanding contributions and achievements.
The Order of Makarios III is a system of honours established in 1991 to acknowledge exceptional service and contributions to Cyprus or the international community.
The honour is a symbol of Cyprus's appreciation for exceptional service, leadership, or contributions that have positively impacted the country or the world.
The Order of Makarios III has multiple grades, with Grand Cross being one of the highest honours, possibly second only to the Grand Collar.
The President of Cyprus typically confers this award, highlighting the recipient's achievements and contributions.
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