Modi’s global honours surge: 28 top awards affirm his visionary leadership

This report covers Modi’s landmark visit to Cyprus, where he secured the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, and highlights his unprecedented tally of 28 highest foreign state awards from 2016 to 2025, underscoring his growing international stature and India’s strategic partnerships.

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Sources: The New Indian ExpressTimes of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been honoured with 28 of the highest state awards from foreign nations between 2016 and 2025, underscoring his global recognition as a visionary leader.

The latest accolade, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III from Cyprus, marks a historic moment as Modi becomes the first Indian PM to receive the highest number of international honours while in office.

In 2023 alone, Modi was awarded Egypt's Order of the Nile and France's prestigious Légion d’Honneur, reflecting his expanding diplomatic footprint.

BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari remarked, "From the Middle East to Europe, Africa to the Pacific—nations across the world are recognising and honouring the vision, leadership, and statesmanship of Prime Minister Modi."

Modi's recent visit to Cyprus, the first by an Indian PM in 23 years, further cemented bilateral ties with discussions on defence, security, and connectivity, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC).

The two leaders also expressed shared concerns over ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Europe, emphasizing that "this is not the era of war." They reiterated a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism, announcing a new mechanism for real-time information exchange to counter terrorism, drug, and arms smuggling.

These honours and diplomatic engagements highlight Modi's stature as a global statesman committed to peace, security, and international cooperation.
Sources: The New Indian Express
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received 28 top international honours from 2016 to 2025, including Cyprus’s Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, Egypt’s Order of the Nile, and France’s Légion d’Honneur, affirming his visionary leadership and global stature.
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The Headline

Modi's historic Cyprus visit and top civilian honour

Key Facts
  • Modi reaffirmed India's support for Cyprus's sovereignty and unity, addressing the Cyprus Question based on UN resolutions.Times of India
  • Modi's visit to Cyprus was the first by an Indian PM in 23 years, during which both sides discussed scaling up cooperation in defence, security, and connectivity with a focus on IMEEC.Times of India
  • Both leaders expressed concern about ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Europe, emphasizing that this is not the era of war.Times of India
  • Modi thanked Cyprus for its continued support to India's fight against cross-border terrorism and announced a new mechanism for real-time information exchange to counter terrorism, drug, and arms smuggling.Times of India
  • Both sides reiterated a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism in a joint statement, rejecting any justification for such acts under any circumstances.Times of India
  • Modi was conferred Cyprus's highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, becoming the first Indian PM to receive it.2The New Indian Express
Modi reaffirmed India's support for Cyprus's sovereignty and unity, addressing the Cyprus Question based on UN resolutions.
Times of India
Times of India
On Monday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Cyprus’ one of the highest civilian honour—the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III—it cast a quiet glow on a corner of central Delhi.
Hindustan Times
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Commenting on the achievement, BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari stated 'From the Middle East to Europe, Africa to the Pacific—nations across the world are recognising and honouring the vision, leadership, and statesmanship of Prime Minister Modi'.
The New Indian Express
The New Indian Express
Key Stats at a Glance
Years since last Indian PM visit to Cyprus
23 years
Times of India
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Background Context

Modi's global honours and leadership recognition

Key Facts
  • Between 2016 and 2025, Modi received 28 of the highest state awards from foreign nations in recognition of his visionary leadership.The New Indian Express
  • In 2023, Modi was awarded Egypt's Order of the Nile and France's highest civilian distinction, the Légion d’Honneur.The New Indian Express
  • BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari stated that nations worldwide are recognising and honouring Modi's vision, leadership, and statesmanship.The New Indian Express
Key Stats at a Glance
Number of highest state awards received by Modi
28
The New Indian Express
Time period of awards received
2016 and 2025
The New Indian Express
Year Modi received Order of the Nile and Légion d’Honneur
2023
The New Indian Express
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