PM Narendra Modi Receives Slovakia’s Highest National Award

Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Slovakia’s highest national honour, i.e. The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class) during his first official visit to Bratislava on 15th of June 2026. This award was presented by the Peter Pellegrini in recognition of the Modi’s contribution to strengthening the bilateral relations between India and Slovakia.

PM Modi Receives Slovakia’s Highest Honour

During a ceremonial event in Bratislava, President Peter Pellegrini awarded the Prime Minister Narendra Modi The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), the highest civilian and military state decoration granted by the Slovakia to foreign citizens.

Expressing the gratitude, PM Modi has dedicated the award to the people of India and described it as the symbol of the enduring friendship between India and Slovakia.

He emphasized that the recognition reflects the warmth, trust and mutual respect shared by the both countries.

What is the Order of the White Double Cross?

Order of the White Double Cross is Slovakia’s is the highest national award presented exclusively to the foreign nationals.

The decoration is awarded to the distinguished individuals who have made the exceptional contributions to strengthening relations between Slovakia and other countries, promoting international cooperation and advancing the mutual understanding.

Receiving this honor places the PM Modi among a select group of global leaders recognized by Slovakia for their diplomatic contributions.

Significance of the Award

This is the 33rd international honor conferred upon to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by a foreign nation which highlights the India’s expanding global influence and diplomatic outreach.

This award also coincides with the historic moment in bilateral relations, as it marks the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since the country’s independence.

The recognition underscores the growing importance of the India-Slovakia cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, defense, innovation, education and people-to-people exchanges.

Strengthening India-Slovakia Relations

During the visit, India and Slovakia elevated their relationship to the Comprehensive Partnership and opened a new chapter in bilateral cooperation.

Both countries have signed the 11 agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) covering key sectors, including the,

• Labor migration
• Defense cooperation
• Digital technologies
• Higher education and research
• Innovation and technology partnerships

These agreements are expected to deepen the collaboration and will create new opportunities for economic and strategic engagement.

Historic Visit to Slovakia

Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Slovakia is considered historic because it is the first official visit by any Indian Prime Minister to the country after it got independence.

The visit forms the part of his broader European outreach aimed at to enhancing the cooperation with European partners in trade, technology, security, innovation and sustainable development.

The conferment of the Slovakia’s highest national award further symbolizes the strengthening of the bilateral ties and the shared commitment of both nations to future cooperation.