PM Modi Receives Oman’s Highest Honour, 29th International Award

Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred Oman’s highest national honour which is The First Class of the Order of Oman, marking yet another milestone in India’s diplomatic outreach. With this recognition, PM Modi has now received 29 top foreign state honours, reflecting India’s rising stature and his personal global influence. The award was presented during PM Modi’s visit to Muscat, the final leg of his three-nation foreign tour.

About the Order of Oman

• The Order of Oman is the highest civilian honour of the Sultanate of Oman.
• It has previously been awarded to globally respected leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Máxima, Emperor Akihito of Japan, and King Abdullah of Jordan.
• PM Modi’s inclusion in this distinguished list underscores the strength and maturity of India–Oman bilateral relations.

Ceremonial Welcome and Bilateral Engagements

• Prime Minister Modi was warmly received by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at the Al Baraka Palace in Muscat.
• The two leaders held wide-ranging bilateral talks covering defense, security, trade, investment, energy, agriculture, technology, culture, and people-to-people ties.
• The visit symbolized mutual respect and long-standing historical ties between India and Oman, particularly rooted in trade, culture, and the Indian diaspora.

India–Oman CEPA: A Major Economic Outcome

A key highlight of the visit was the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the agreement is expected to,

• Increase bilateral trade
• Boost investments
• Strengthen supply chains
• Promote economic diversification
• Generate employment opportunities in both countries

The CEPA is also significant as it includes provisions to promote Ayush products and traditional Indian medicines, giving a fresh boost to India’s cultural and economic exports.

Key Takeaways

• PM Modi conferred Oman’s highest honour Order of Oman.
• It is his 29th top foreign state honour.
• Award previously given to Nelson Mandela and Queen Elizabeth II.
• PM Modi visited Oman as part of a three-nation tour.
• India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed.
• Visit strengthened strategic, economic, and people-to-people ties.

Question

Q. Which is the highest civilian honour of the Sultanate of Oman conferred on PM Narendra Modi?

(A) Order of Renaissance
(B) Order of Al Said
(C) First Class of the Order of Oman
(D) Order of the Two Seas