PM Modi Receives 29 Global Honours in 9 Years, 10 International Awards Conferred in 2025 Alone – Full List

Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to receive wide international recognition, with foreign governments honouring him for his leadership, diplomacy, and contribution to strengthening global partnerships. Since assuming office in May 2014, PM Modi has been conferred with 29 prestigious foreign awards, including several of the highest civilian honours of different nations. Notably, 2025 alone accounts for 10 global awards, making it the most significant year so far in terms of international recognition.

The latest addition to this list came on December 18, 2025, when Oman honoured Prime Minister Modi with its second-highest national award, “The First Class of the Order of Oman.” This recognition underscores India’s growing diplomatic influence and PM Modi’s personal role in strengthening ties with countries across regions, from the Middle East and Africa to Europe, the Americas, and the Indo-Pacific.

Growing Global Recognition for PM Modi

PM Modi was first honoured internationally in 2016, when Saudi Arabia conferred upon him the Order of King Abdulaziz. Since then, the list of countries recognising his leadership has steadily expanded. These honours reflect appreciation for India’s global role, its economic and strategic partnerships, and Modi’s outreach to both developed and developing nations.

In 2025, PM Modi received honours from 10 different countries, highlighting the momentum of India’s foreign engagements. From the Caribbean and Africa to Europe and Latin America, nations have acknowledged his contribution to diplomacy, development cooperation, and people-to-people ties.

List of Highest Civilian Honours Received by PM Modi

Here is a chronological list of the 29 foreign awards received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi so far:

1. Saudi Arabia – Order of King Abdulaziz (April 3, 2016)

2. Afghanistan – Order of Amanullah Khan (June 4, 2016)

3. Palestine – Order of the State of Palestine (February 10, 2018)

4. Maldives – Order of Izzuddin (June 8, 2019)

5. United Arab Emirates – Order of Zayed (August 24, 2019)

6. Bahrain – Order of the Renaissance (August 24, 2019)

7. United States – Legion of Merit (December 21, 2020)

8. Fiji – Order of Fiji (May 22, 2023)

9. Papua New Guinea – Order of Logohu (May 22, 2023)

10. Republic of Palau – Abakal Award (May 22, 2023)

11. Egypt – Order of the Nile (June 25, 2023)

12. France – Legion of Honour (July 14, 2023)

13. Greece – Order of Honour (August 25, 2023)

14. Bhutan – Order of the Dragon King (March 22, 2024)

15. Russia – Order of St. Andrew (July 9, 2024)

16. Niger – Order of the Niger (November 17, 2024)

17. Dominica – Dominica Award of Honour (November 20, 2024)

18. Guyana – Order of Excellence of Guyana (November 20, 2024)

19. Kuwait – Order of Mubarak the Great (December 22, 2024)

20. Barbados – Order of Freedom of Barbados (March 5, 2025)

21. Mauritius – Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (March 11, 2025)

22. Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana (April 5, 2025)

23. Cyprus – Order of Makarios III (June 16, 2025)

24. Ghana – Order of the Star of Ghana (July 2, 2025)

25. Trinidad and Tobago – Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (July 4, 2025)

26. Brazil – Order of the Southern Cross (July 8, 2025)

27. Namibia – Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis (July 9, 2025)

28. Ethiopia – Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia (December 16, 2025)

29. Oman – The First Class of the Order of Oman (December 18, 2025)

Recent Foreign Visits Strengthen Diplomatic Ties

PM Modi’s recent visits to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman further reinforced India’s diplomatic and economic engagement with these nations. During these tours, he held high-level bilateral talks, addressed business forums, and oversaw discussions on trade, investment, and strategic cooperation.

In Ethiopia, the gesture of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed personally receiving PM Modi at the airport and accompanying him to the hotel highlighted the warmth of bilateral relations. Such symbolic moments have often accompanied the honours conferred on PM Modi, reflecting personal goodwill alongside institutional ties.

A Reflection of India’s Rising Global Profile

The growing list of international awards received by PM Modi is widely seen as a reflection of India’s expanding global influence, proactive foreign policy, and strong leadership presence on the world stage. As India deepens partnerships across continents, these recognitions underline the country’s evolving role as a key global player in diplomacy, development, and geopolitics.