Prime Minister Narendra Modi Honored with Top Civilian Award by Namibia; Receives Honors from 27 Countries by 2025, Including 8 Muslim Nations. This Achievement Reflects India's Global Image.
PM Modi International Award: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received 27 international awards to date. This accomplishment establishes him as an influential leader worldwide. Notably, 8 of these awards have been conferred by Muslim countries. In the first 7 months of 2025 alone, Prime Minister Modi has received 7 international awards. This indicates a continuous strengthening of India's position on the global stage.
7 International Awards Received in 2025 So Far
During Prime Minister Modi's recent foreign visits, he was honored by four countries. In Namibia, he was awarded the 'Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis,' its highest civilian honor. This honor was presented to him by Namibian President Ndaetwa in a ceremony held in Windhoek. This was his second international award within 24 hours.
The Recognition Began in 2016
The process of Prime Minister Modi receiving honors began in 2016. He received his first international honors from Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. This continued subsequently. Receiving 27 international awards in 9 years is a historic achievement for any Indian Prime Minister.
These Muslim Countries Have Honored Him
Among the 27 countries that have honored Prime Minister Modi, 8 are Muslim-majority countries. These countries are:
- Saudi Arabia
- Afghanistan
- Palestine
- Maldives
- Bahrain
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Egypt
- Kuwait
The honors conferred by these countries include several prestigious awards, such as Saudi Arabia's Order of King Abdulaziz and Palestine's Order of the State of Palestine. These honors reflect Prime Minister Modi's acceptance and influence in world politics.
Honors Received During Recent Foreign Visits
During Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to 5 countries, he received honors from four different countries. These countries are:
- Namibia
- Brazil
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Cyprus
This trip ended in Namibia, where Prime Minister Modi was awarded the highest honor for his leadership and global contributions.
A New Dimension to India's Global Image
The Bharatiya Janata Party stated that this achievement of Prime Minister Modi represents not only a leader but also the global standing of India. It shows that today, India has emerged as a strategically, economically, and diplomatically b nation.
Awards Received by Previous Prime Ministers
If we compare the international honors received by Indian Prime Ministers after independence, it is clear that Prime Minister Modi is at the forefront in this regard.
- Jawaharlal Nehru received two honors
- Indira Gandhi received two honors
- Dr. Manmohan Singh also received two international honors
- Rajiv Gandhi did not receive any honors
Compared to Prime Minister Modi, no previous Prime Minister has received honors in such a large number and from so many diverse countries.
Honors Received in These Years
2016: Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan
2018: Palestine
2019: Maldives, Bahrain, UAE
2020: United States of America
2021: Bhutan
2023: France, Egypt, Greece, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Palau
2024: Kuwait, Guyana, Russia, Barbados, Dominica, Nigeria
2025: Namibia, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Ghana, Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Mauritius
