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Guyana, Barbados to confer their top awards to PM Modi

Over the past decade, PM Modi has received the highest civilian honours from various countries, reflecting India’s growing influence and his role in strengthening diplomatic ties worldwide. Along with Guyana, Barbados will confer the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados, while Dominica had previously announced its highest national award, the “Dominica Award of Honour,” for PM Modi.

Awards Conferred by Countries:

1. Saudi Arabia: During his visit in April 2016, PM Modi was conferred the King Abdulaziz Sash, Saudi Arabia’s highest civilian honour, by King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

2. Afghanistan: In the same year, PM Modi received the State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan, Afghanistan’s highest civilian award.

3. Palestine: In 2018, during his historic visit to Palestine, PM Modi was awarded the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine, the country’s highest honour for foreign dignitaries.

4. United Arab Emirates: The Order of Zayed Award, the UAE’s highest civilian honour, was presented to PM Modi in 2019.

5. Russia: In 2019, Russia bestowed upon PM Modi the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, the nation’s highest civilian honour, during his visit to Moscow.

6. Maldives: The Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin, the Maldives’ highest honour for foreign dignitaries, was awarded to PM Modi in 2019.

7. Bahrain: In the same year, PM Modi was honoured with the King Hamad Order of the Renaissance by Bahrain.

8. United States: In 2020, PM Modi received the prestigious Legion of Merit, awarded by the US government for exceptional meritorious service.

9. Bhutan: In December 2021, during his visit to Bhutan, PM Modi was conferred the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, Bhutan’s highest civilian decoration.

10. Papua New Guinea: In 2023, during his visit to Papua New Guinea, PM Modi received the Ebakl Award from President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. of the Republic of Palau.

11. Fiji: PM Modi was awarded the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the highest honour of Fiji, in recognition of his global leadership.

12. Papua New Guinea: Governor General Sir Bob Dadae of Papua New Guinea conferred upon PM Modi the Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu, the nation’s highest honour.

13. Egypt: In June 2023, PM Modi was honoured with the ‘Order of Nile,’ Egypt’s highest state honour, by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

14. France: On 13 July 2023, PM Modi was awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France’s highest distinction, by President Emmanuel Macron.

15. Greece: On 25 August 2023, President Katerina Sakellaropoulou of Greece conferred upon PM Modi the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour.

16. Dominica: Ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Africa in November 2024, Dominica announced the Dominica Award of Honour, the country’s highest national award.

17. Nigeria: In November 2024, Nigeria honoured PM Modi with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

International Organisational Awards:

PM Modi has also received several prestigious accolades from prominent global organisations:

1. Seoul Peace Prize (2018): The Seoul Peace Prize was awarded to PM Modi for his significant contributions to global peace and harmony, reconciliation between nations, and his efforts toward promoting world peace.

2. United Nations Champions of the Earth Award (2018): PM Modi was recognised by the UN for his bold environmental leadership, receiving the highest environmental honour.

3. Philip Kotler Presidential Award (2019): The first-ever Philip Kotler Presidential Award was presented to PM Modi in recognition of his outstanding leadership for the nation.

4. Global Goalkeeper Award (2019): Awarded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, PM Modi dedicated the award to the people of India who transformed the campaign into a nationwide movement.

5. Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award (2021): Presented by the Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA), this award recognised PM Modi’s commitment to the future of global energy and the environment.

These honours not only signify the Prime Minister’s global leadership but also highlight India’s expanding relationships with nations across the globe.

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