Top international awards received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

In a special ceremony at St. Andrew Hall in the Kremlin on July 9, 2024 president Vladimir Putin presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russia's highest national award, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen India-Russia relations. The award, announced by the Russian government in 2019, was conferred during Modi's first visit to Russia since that year. (Photo: PTI)

In March 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with Bhutan's highest civilian award, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo,' becoming the first foreign Head of Government to receive this prestigious recognition. The award was bestowed in acknowledgment of his outstanding contribution to the growth of India-Bhutan relations and for his distinguished service to the Bhutanese nation and people. The announcement of the award was made in 2019. (Photo: Narendra Modi X handle)

In a historic event, French president Emmanuel Macron awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest French distinction in military or civilian orders on July 13, 2023. PM Modi is the first Indian prime minister to receive this prestigious honour. (Photo: Narendra Modi X handle)

Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the 'Order of the Nile' award, Egypt's highest state honour in June 2023. PM Modi was conferred the award during his two-day state visit to Egypt. This was his first tour to the country and the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM since 1997. (Photo: Narendra Modi X handle)

During his visit to Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea (PNG) in May 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with the Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu (GCL), the highest civilian award in PNG. Bob Dadae, Governor-General of PNG, in a special ceremony at the Government House, awarded Modi the award. The government stated that recipients of this award are titled "Chief." (Photo: Narendra Modi X handle)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Fiji's highest honor, the Companion of the Order of Fiji, by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in May 2023 in recognition of his global leadership. (Photo: BJP official X handle)

President Surangel Whipps Jr. of Republic of Palau presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an Ebakl, a significant cultural tool deeply rooted in Palauan tradition in 2023. The Ebakl symbolizes leadership and wisdom, reflecting its importance to the people of Palau. (Photo: Narendra Modi X handle)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the Maldives' highest honour, the 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen,' in 2019 during his two-day state visit to the country. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih presented the prestigious award to Modi during a ceremony in Male. (Photo: Narendra Modi X handle)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the 'Order of Zayed,' the UAE's highest civilian award, in 2019 in recognition of his efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. This prestigious award has previously been bestowed upon several world leaders, including Russian president Vladimir Putin, Queen Elizabeth II, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Narendra Modi X handle)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the King Hamad Order of the Renaissance from Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, recognizing his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with the key Gulf nation in 2019. Modi, the first Indian prime minister to visit Bahrain, was honored with the award during his meeting with the King of Bahrain. (Photo credit: Narendra Modi Twitter handle)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored in 2018 with the 'Grand Collar of the State of Palestine' by President Mahmoud Abbas, in recognition of his significant efforts to enhance relations between India and Palestine. President Abbas bestowed the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine on Modi following their bilateral meeting. Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to undertake an official visit to Palestine. (Photo: ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a brief visit to Afghanistan in 2016, awarded the Amir Amanullah Khan Award, the country's highest civilian honour. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani conferred this honour on Modi following the inauguration of the landmark Afghan-India Friendship Dam. (Photo: Narendra Modi Twitter handle)

In April 2016, during his visit to Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the country’s highest civilian honor, the King Abdulaziz Sash. The prestigious award was conferred upon him by King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (Photo: www.bjp.org)