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Mint
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
In a decade of diplomacy, PM Modi honoured by 25 countries — latest from Ghana and Trinidad & Tobago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a five-nation tour, was conferred with highest civilian honours 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on Friday and 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana' on Wednesday. He has 25 international prestigious awards over a span of decade. Trinidad and Tobago President Christine Carla Kangaloo presented it at President's House in St Ann's, outside the capital Port of Spain, marking such as first honour of a foreign leader, whereas Ghana President John Dramani Mahama welcomed him at Jubilee House in Accra for a delegation-level meeting. He became the first Indian PM in 30 years to visit the West African country. Saudi Arabia conferred King Abdulaziz Sash on April 3 , 2016. Afghanistan honoured State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan on June 4 , 2016. Palestine awarded Grand Collar of the State of Palestine on February 10, 2018. Maldives conferred Order of Nishan Izzuddeen on June 8, 2019. UAE honoured Order of Zayed on August 24, 2019. Bahrain awarded King Hamad Order of the Renaissance on August 24, 2019. 7. United States honoured Legion of Merit on December, 2020. 8. Russia conferred Order of StAndrew the Apostle on July 9, 2024. 9. Bhutan awarded Order of the Druk Gyalpo on March 22, 2024 10. Papua New Guinea honoured Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu on May 22, 2023 11. Fiji conferred Companion of the Order of Fiji on May 22, 2023. 12. Palau honoured the Ebakl Award in May 2023. 13. Egypt conferred the Order of the Nile on June 25, 2023. 14. France awarded Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour on July 13, 2023. 15. Greece honoured the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour on August 25, 2023. 16. Nigeria conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger on November 18, 2024. 17. Dominica awarded Dominica Award of Honour on November 20, 2024. 18. Guyana honoured the Order of Excellence on November 20, 2024. 19. Barbados conferred the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados on November 20, 2024. 20. Kuwait gave the Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer on December 22, 2024. 21. Mauritius awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key on March 11, 2025. 22. Sri Lanka honoured the Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana in April 2025. 23. Cyprus conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III on June 16, 2025. 24. Ghana awarded the The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana' on July 2. 25. Trinidad and Tobago honoured the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on July 4, 2025. Meanwhile, PM Modi is scheduled to have a bilateral discussion with Argentina President Javier Milei on matters like mining, defence, agriculture, oil and gas, renewable energy, trade and investment. He will travel to Brazil to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit after a state visit. The final leg of his tour is Namibia.


NDTV
11 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
PM Modi Arrives In Argentina On Two-Day Visit
Buenos Aires: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived here on a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with the country's top leadership to review ongoing bilateral cooperation and discuss ways to enhance India-Argentina partnership in key areas. Modi, who reached here on Friday evening (local time), was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival at the Ezeiza International Airport. "Landed in Buenos Aires for a bilateral visit which will focus on augmenting relations with Argentina. I'm eager to be meeting President Javier Milei and holding detailed talks with him," he said in a post on X. This is the first Indian bilateral visit at the prime ministerial level to Argentina in 57 years. It is Modi's second visit to the country as prime minister; he had visited in 2018 for the G20 Summit. It also marks the third stop on the prime minister's five-nation visit. "Celebrating the enduring friendship between our nations. PM @narendramodi has landed in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, Argentina on an Official Visit. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome on arrival at the airport. This is the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM to Argentina in 57 years, marking a new chapter in India-Argentina ties," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in an X post. Modi will hold wide-ranging talks with President Milei to further boost India-Argentina partnership in key areas including defence, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, trade and investment, according to the MEA. "The bilateral visit of the prime minister will further deepen the multifaceted strategic partnership between India and Argentina," it said in a statement. In his departure statement, the prime minister said that Argentina is a key economic partner in Latin America and a close collaborator in the G20 and that he looked forward to discussions with President Milei, whom he had met last year. "We will focus on advancing our mutually beneficial cooperation, including in the areas of agriculture, critical minerals, energy, trade, tourism, technology, and investment," Modi had said. He reached here after concluding his two-day visit to Trinidad and Tobago, during which the two countries inked six agreements to expand bilateral ties. The prime minister was conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago', becoming the first foreign leader to receive the Caribbean country's highest civilian honour. In the fourth leg of his visit, Modi will travel to Brazil to attend the 17th BRICS Summit, followed by a state visit. In the final leg of his visit, Modi will travel to Namibia.
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Business Standard
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
PM Modi departs for Argentina after concluding visit to Trinidad & Tobago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday left for Argentina in the third leg of his five-nation tour after concluding his two-day visit to Trinidad and Tobago during which the two countries inked six agreements to expand bilateral ties. Following talks between Prime Minister Modi and his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the two countries inked six agreements to shore up their cooperation in several sectors, including infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and culture. The two leaders also explored potential collaboration in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare and digital transformation, unified payments interface (UPI), capacity building and people-to-people exchanges. Modi landed in Port of Spain on Thursday in the second leg of his five-nation tour. It was the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to this Caribbean island nation since 1999. Prime Minister Modi is travelling to Argentina on a two-day visit at the invitation of Argentina President Javier Milei. Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Milei to review ongoing cooperation and discuss ways to further enhance the India-Argentina partnership in key areas, including defence, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, trade and investment, and people-to-people ties. The prime minister was conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago', becoming the first foreign leader to receive the Caribbean country's highest civilian honour. This is the 25th international honour bestowed upon PM Modi by a country. Modi also addressed the Joint Assembly of Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago and said terrorism is the "enemy of humanity" as he underlined the need for standing united to deny terrorism any shelter or space. Modi said India brought the concerns of the Global South to the centre of global decision-making during its presidency of the G20. Prime Minister Modi also announced that the Caribbean nation will be a priority nation for India. Modi arrived here from Ghana, where he held talks with the country's top leadership and the two countries elevated their ties to the level of comprehensive partnership. In the fourth leg of his visit, Modi will travel to Brazil to attend the 17th BRICS Summit followed by a state visit. In the final leg of his visit, Modi will travel to Namibia.


The Hindu
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
PM Modi arrives in Argentina on two-day visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Argentina to enhance bilateral partnership in key areas, marking his second visit as PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at Buenos Aires on a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with the country's top leadership to review ongoing cooperation and discuss ways to enhance bilateral partnership in key areas. PM Modi, who reached Buenos Aires on Friday (July 4, 2025) evening (local time), was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival at the Ezeiza International Airport. This is the first Indian bilateral visit at the prime ministerial level to Argentina in 57 years. It is PM Modi's second visit to the country as Prime Minister; he had visited in 2018 for the G20 Summit. It also marks the third stop on the Prime Minister's five-nation visit. PM Modi will hold wide-ranging talks with President Javier Milei to further boost India-Argentina partnership in key areas including defence, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, trade and investment, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. 'The bilateral visit of the Prime Minister will further deepen the multifaceted strategic partnership between India and Argentina,' it said in a statement. In his departure statement, the Prime Minister said that Argentina is a key economic partner in Latin America and a close collaborator in the G20 and that he looked forward to discussions with President Javier Milei, whom he had met last year. 'We will focus on advancing our mutually beneficial cooperation, including in the areas of agriculture, critical minerals, energy, trade, tourism, technology, and investment,' PM Modi had said. He reached Buenos Aires after concluding his two-day visit to Trinidad and Tobago, during which the two countries inked six agreements to expand bilateral ties. The Prime Minister was conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago', becoming the first foreign leader to receive the Caribbean country's highest civilian honour. In the fourth leg of his visit, PM Modi will travel to Brazil to attend the 17th BRICS Summit, followed by a state visit. In the final leg of his visit, PM Modi will travel to Namibia.


India Gazette
15 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
PM Modi departs for Buenos Aires after concluding visit to Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago] July 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his visit to Argentina, for the 3rd leg of his five-nation tour after concluding his visit to Trinidad and Tobago on Friday. PM Modi is headed for Buenos Aires at the official invitation of the President of the Republic of Argentina, Javier Milei. He will hold bilateral talks with President Milei to review ongoing cooperation and discuss ways to further enhance the India-Argentina partnership in key areas, including defence, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, trade, investment, and people-to-people ties. During his two-day visit to the Caribbean nation, Prime Minister Modi participated in several key events, including an address to the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament and a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, Kamla Persad-Bissessar. PM Modi held wide-ranging talks with PM Persad-Bissessar of Trinidad & Tobago, discussing ways to deepen economic ties and enhance cooperation in areas such as disaster management, climate change, defence, technology, healthcare and agricultural research. 'PM Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar of Trinidad & Tobago, covering the full spectrum of bilateral relations. Both leaders agreed to deepen economic ties and enhance cooperation in areas such as disaster management, climate change, defence, technology, healthcare and agricultural research. They also discussed boosting people-to-people ties,' PMO wrote on X. PM Modi was also conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago,' the nation's highest honour, during a ceremonial event at the President's House in Port of Spain. PM Modi expressed his gratitude to President Christine Carla Kangaloo, PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar for honouring him with the 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.' 'I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Christine Carla Kangaloo, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the Government and wonderful people of Trinidad & Tobago for honouring me with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.' This honour symbolises the eternal friendship between our two countries. At every step, one can witness the cultural connect between our nations,' PM Modi wrote on X. PM Modi and his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart Kamala Persad-Bissessar also planted a neem tree in the premises of the Red House (Seat of the Parliament of T&T) as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. After completing his visit to Argentina, PM Modi will head to Brazil from July 5 to July 8 to attend the 17th BRICS Summit 2025. In the final leg of his five-nation tour, the PM will visit Namibia and also address the parliament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a historic five-nation tour scheduled from July 2 to 9, with visits to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. (ANI)