In 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received several of the world’s highest civilian honours from different countries. These awards were given in recognition of his global leadership, India’s growing international influence, and his role in strengthening diplomatic ties, especially with the Global South, Africa, the Caribbean, and island nations. The honours reflect India’s rising stature on the world stage.
PM Modi and International Recognition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become one of the most internationally recognised leaders in recent years. With the honours received in 2025, he crossed 28 top foreign state awards, making him one of the most decorated world leaders globally. These awards highlight India’s strong bilateral relations, support for the Indian diaspora, cooperation during crises like COVID-19, and India’s leadership in diplomacy, development, and culture.
List of International Honors Received by PM Modi in 2025
| Date | Award | Country | Place | Conferred By | Significance |
| 5 March 2025 | Order of Freedom of Barbados | Barbados | Bridgetown | President Sandra Mason | Highest civilian honour for foreign dignitaries |
| 11 March 2025 | Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GCSK) | Mauritius | Port Louis | President Dharam Gokhool | Highest civilian honour of Mauritius |
| 5 April 2025 | Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana | Sri Lanka | Colombo | President Anura Kumara Dissanayake | Highest honour for foreign dignitaries |
| 16 June 2025 | Order of Makarios III | Cyprus | Nicosia | President Nikos Christodoulides | Highest civilian honour of Cyprus |
| 2 July 2025 | Order of the Star of Ghana | Ghana | Accra | President John Mahama | Highest civilian honour of Ghana |
| 4 July 2025 | Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago | Trinidad and Tobago | Port of Spain | President Christine Kangaloo | Highest civilian award |
| 8 July 2025 | Order of the Southern Cross | Brazil | Brasília | President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva | Highest civilian honour of Brazil |
| 9 July 2025 | Order of the Welwitschia | Namibia | Windhoek | President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah | Highest civilian honour of Namibia |
| 16 December 2025 | Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia | Ethiopia | Addis Ababa | PM Abiy Ahmed | Highest civilian honour |
| 18 December 2025 | Order of Oman (First Class) | Oman | Muscat | Sultan Haitham bin Tariq | Second-highest civilian honour |
Key Takeaways
- PM Modi received 10 major international civilian honors in 2025
- Total foreign State awards received by him reached 28
- Several awards were the highest civilian honours of the respective countries
- He became the first Indian or first global leader to receive some of these honours
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