PM Modi Sets Record with 14 Prestigious Global Honors

Prime Minister Modi Receives Record Number of Civilian Honors from Global Leaders

New Delhi, Nov 14, 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a new milestone, receiving a remarkable 14 prestigious civilian awards from across the world, a testament to his growing global stature and India’s expanding influence on the international stage.

These awards reflect the strengthening of diplomatic ties between India and various nations, underscoring the recognition of Prime Minister Modi’s leadership in both domestic and global affairs.

Key Honors Conferred to PM Modi:

• *Saudi Arabia: In April 2016, during his visit to the Kingdom, PM Modi was honored with Saudi Arabia’s highest civilian award, the *King Abdulaziz Sash, presented by King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
• *Afghanistan: Later in 2016, he received Afghanistan’s highest civilian award, the *State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan, acknowledging his significant contributions to bilateral relations.
• *Palestine: During his historic 2018 visit to Palestine, PM Modi was conferred with the *Grand Collar of the State of Palestine Award, the highest honor awarded to foreign dignitaries.
• *United Arab Emirates (UAE): In 2019, he received the *Order of Zayed Award in recognition of the strong India-UAE relations.
• *Russia: In 2019, PM Modi was awarded the *Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, Russia’s highest honor, for his efforts in strengthening Indo-Russian ties, presented during his visit to Moscow in July 2024.
• *Maldives and Bahrain: The Maldives honored PM Modi in 2019 with the *Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin, while Bahrain awarded him the King Hamad Order of the Renaissance that year as well.
• *United States: In 2020, the U.S. conferred upon him the *Legion of Merit, presented by the U.S. Armed Forces for his exceptional leadership and contributions.
• *Bhutan: PM Modi was awarded Bhutan’s highest civilian award, the *Order of the Druk Gyalpo, in 2021 during his visit to the neighboring country.
• *Papua New Guinea: During his 2023 visit, PM Modi was awarded the *Ebakl Award by President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. of the Republic of Palau and the Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu by Papua New Guinea’s Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae.
• *Fiji: PM Modi was honored with the *Companion of the Order of Fiji in 2023 by Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
• *Egypt: In June 2023, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi presented the *Order of Nile to PM Modi, the highest state honor of Egypt.
• *France: In July 2023, PM Modi was awarded the *Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour by French President Emmanuel Macron, one of the world’s most prestigious honors.
• *Greece: On August 25, 2023, Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou conferred the *Grand Cross of the Order of Honour, the second-highest civilian award of Greece.
• *Dominica: Ahead of his visit to Africa in November 2024, the Caribbean nation of Dominica announced that it would confer upon PM Modi the *Dominica Award of Honour, the highest national award.

In addition to these bilateral awards, Prime Minister Modi has been honored by several esteemed global organizations:

• Seoul Peace Prize (2018): In recognition of his contributions to global peace and harmony.
• Champions of the Earth Award (2018): Presented by the United Nations for his bold environmental leadership.
• Philip Kotler Presidential Award (2019): For outstanding national leadership.
• Global Goalkeeper Award (2019): Conferred by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for his leadership in the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
• Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award (2021): Presented by the Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA) for his work on energy and environmental sustainability.

These accolades not only honor Prime Minister Modi’s individual leadership but also highlight India’s growing influence on the global stage, particularly in the areas of diplomacy, environmental sustainability, and international relations. His recognition by multiple nations and organizations underscores the global acknowledgment of India’s rising prominence in the 21st century.