Narendra Modi's Global Recognition: A Look at His Prestigious International Awards

‘Order of St. Andrew Award’ in 2024 On July 9, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Narendra Modi the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, Russia's highest national honor, for Modi's efforts in enhancing India-Russia relations. This ceremony took place at the Kremlin's St. Andrew Hall during Modi's first visit to Russia since 2019.

‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo’ in 2024 In March 2024, Narendra Modi was honored with Bhutan's highest civilian decoration, the "Order of the Druk Gyalpo," for his outstanding contributions to strengthening India-Bhutan relations and his dedicated service to Bhutanese society.

‘Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour’ in 2023 On July 13, 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron awarded Narendra Modi the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France's highest decoration for military and civilian merits. Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to receive this prestigious honor.

‘Order of Nile’ in 2023 In June 2023, during his first visit to Egypt, Narendra Modi received Egypt's highest state honor, the "Order of the Nile," from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. This visit was significant as it marked the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Egypt since 1997.

‘Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu’ in 2023 In May 2023, in Port Moresby, Narendra Modi received Papua New Guinea's highest civilian honor, the Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu (GCL), from Governor-General Bob Dadae.

‘Companion of the Order of Fiji’ in 2023 In May 2023, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka of Fiji awarded Narendra Modi the Companion of the Order of Fiji, Fiji's highest honor, for global leadership.

Republic of Palau’s 'Ebakl Award’ in 2023 In 2023, President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Palau presented Narendra Modi with an Ebakl, a traditional instrument symbolizing knowledge and leadership in Palauan culture.

‘Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen,’ in 2019 During his 2019 state visit to the Maldives, Narendra Modi received the 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen', the highest honor of the country, from President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in Male.

‘Order of Zayed Award’ in 2019 In 2019, Narendra Modi received the UAE's highest civilian honor, the "Order of Zayed," for enhancing bilateral relations, alongside leaders like Xi Jinping, Queen Elizabeth II, and Vladimir Putin.

‘King Hamad Order of the Renaissance’ in 2019 In 2019, Narendra Modi received Bahrain's King Hamad Order of the Renaissance for strengthening bilateral relations, during his historic visit as the first Indian Prime Minister to Bahrain.

‘Grand Collar of the State of Palestine Award’ in 2018 In 2018, President Mahmoud Abbas awarded Narendra Modi the "Grand Collar of the State of Palestine" for enhancing India-Palestine relations, marking Modi's historic visit as the first Indian Prime Minister to Palestine.

‘State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan Award’ in 2016 In 2016, during a brief visit to Afghanistan, Narendra Modi received the highest civilian honor, the Amir Amanullah Khan Award, from President Ashraf Ghani for strengthening bilateral relations.

‘King Abdulaziz Sash’ in 2016In April 2016, Narendra Modi received Saudi Arabia's highest civilian decoration, the King Abdulaziz Sash, from King Salman bin Abdulaziz during his visit to the kingdom.