Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Cyprus' highest civilian honor. President Nikos Christodoulides bestowed upon him the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III.
PM Modi Highest Honour: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again received a top civilian honor on the international stage. This time, the award was conferred by the Cypriot government in recognition of his global leadership, strengthening of bilateral relations, and India's impactful role on international forums.
The Cypriot President awarded PM Modi the ‘Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III,’ Cyprus' highest civilian award. This brings the total number of highest civilian honors bestowed upon Prime Minister Modi by various countries to 21.
This honor belongs to 1.4 billion Indians – PM Modi
Accepting the honor, Prime Minister Modi stated, "I dedicate this honor to the deep friendly ties and shared values between India and Cyprus. This is not just an honor for Narendra Modi, but a recognition of the capabilities, aspirations, and the 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' philosophy of 1.4 billion Indians."
He further added that India and Cyprus would collaborate in the future not only to elevate their relationship but also to strengthen cooperation for global peace and stability.
PM Modi's Diplomatic Prowess: India's Rising Prestige on the Global Stage
This honor comes at a time when India is steadily strengthening and asserting its presence on the global stage. Over the past decade, PM Modi has given new dimensions to India's foreign policy, maintaining balanced relations with every country through an impartial yet decisive approach. His diplomatic skills have established India as a b leader of the Global South and a voice for developing nations.
Countries that have conferred the highest honor on PM Modi:
- Cyprus – Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III
- Mauritius – Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean
- Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka Mithra Vibhushan
- Kuwait – Order of Mubarak Al Kabir
- Guyana – Order of Excellence
- Barbados – Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados
- Dominica – Highest Civilian Honor
- Afghanistan – State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan
- Palestine – Grand Collar of the State of Palestine
- UAE – Order of Zayed
- Russia – Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle
- Maldives – Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin
- Bahrain – King Hamad Order of the Renaissance
- United States of America – Legion of Merit
- Bhutan – Order of the Druk Gyalpo
- Fiji – Order of Fiji
- Papua New Guinea – Order of Logohu
- Palau – Order of the Pallau
- Egypt – Order of the Nile
- France – Legion of Honour
- United Nations – UN Champion of the Earth Award
Symbol of India's Growing Global Acceptance
These awards bestowed upon Prime Minister Modi are not merely a personal honor but also symbolize India's growing role, credibility, and responsible leadership. India has not only demonstrated leadership on global issues like environment, economy, peace, and security but has also played a leading role in South-South cooperation, global health, and digital diplomacy.
The opposition has often criticized these awards, claiming foreign visits are merely for publicity, while the BJP portrays them as significant wins for global diplomacy. Experts, however, generally agree that Prime Minister Modi's foreign policy has yielded numerous strategic benefits for India.
