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NDTV
12 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Narendra Modi Becomes Indian PM With Most International Honours
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the most internationally decorated Indian PM in office. During his recent visit to Cyprus, he was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III - the nation's highest civilian honour. After accepting the honour on June 16, PM Modi shared on X (formerly Twitter), "Humbled to receive the 'Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III' of Cyprus. I dedicate it to the friendship between our nations." Humbled to receive the 'Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III' of Cyprus. I dedicate it to the friendship between our nations. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 16, 2025 The Cyprus visit was part of his three-nation tour, with his next stop being Canada for the G7 Summit and then Croatia. The latest award from Cyprus takes PM Modi's tally to 28 international honours received from foreign governments during his tenure, a record unmatched by any of his predecessors. The awards acknowledge his leadership and efforts in strengthening bilateral and multilateral ties globally. Former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Dr Manmohan Singh were each recipients of two such international distinctions during their time in office. Over the years, PM Modi has been honoured by countries across regions - from the Middle East to Europe and Africa. Among the notable recognitions are the Order of King Abdulaziz from Saudi Arabia and the Order of Amanullah Khan from Afghanistan, both conferred in 2016. In 2018, he received the Order of the State of Palestine, followed by the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin from the Maldives in 2019 and the King Hamad Order of the Renaissance from Bahrain later that year. In 2023, he was honoured with Egypt's Order of the Nile and France's Legion d'Honneur. The momentum continued into 2024 when he received six international awards. So far, in 2025, he has received three honours. His ongoing three-nation visit is PM Modi's first since Operation Sindoor in May when India struck terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the deadly April 22 Pahalgam attack. The four-day conflict ended on May 10 following a ceasefire. Prime Minister Modi's visit to Cyprus is the first by an Indian leader in over two decades. It comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. The visit also carries weight given Cyprus's uneasy ties with Turkey - a country that, along with China, backed Pakistan during the recent hostilities with India.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
PM Modi sets record with most foreign honours for an Indian PM after receiving Cyprus's top honour
NEW DELHI: With the prestigious Cypriot national award, the 'Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III', conferred upon him, Narendra Modi has become the first Prime Minister of India to receive the highest number of international honours and awards while in office. According to available records, Prime Minister Modi has been honoured with 28 of the highest state awards from foreign nations between 2016 and 2025, in recognition of his visionary leadership. Since India's Independence, Jawaharlal Nehru, the country's first Prime Minister, received two international honours, while Indira Gandhi was similarly awarded two. Dr Manmohan Singh also received two international honours during his tenure as Prime Minister, whereas Rajiv Gandhi did not receive any. Saudi Arabia conferred the 'Order of King Abdulaziz' upon him in 2016, while Afghanistan awarded him the 'Order of Amanullah Khan' international honour in the same year. The list of international accolades bestowed upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to grow each year. Notably, he received the 'Order of the State of Palestine' in 2018, followed by the 'Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin' from the Maldives in 2019. That same year, Bahrain honoured him with the 'King Hamad Order of the Renaissance' in Bahrain. In 2023, Prime Minister Modi was awarded the 'Order of the Nile' by Egypt, and France conferred upon him its highest civilian distinction, the 'Légion d'Honneur'. The year 2023 saw him receiving a total of three international honours, which was surpassed in 2024 when he received six such awards. So far in 2025, the Prime Minister has been conferred with three international honours.
