Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been honoured with 25 prestigious civilian awards from countries across the world since 2016, making him one of the most globally decorated Indian leaders. These awards, conferred by nations from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean, recognize Modi’s role in enhancing India’s diplomatic, strategic, and cultural ties.
Most recently, Trinidad and Tobago awarded him their highest civilian honour, the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, becoming the 25th nation to do so. Just days earlier, Ghana honoured him with the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana.
Here’s a timeline of major international honours received by PM Modi:
- 2016:
- Saudi Arabia – King Abdulaziz Sash
- Afghanistan – State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan
- 2018:
- Palestine – Grand Collar of the State of Palestine
- 2019:
- UAE – Order of Zayed
- Russia – Order of St. Andrew the Apostle
- Maldives – Order of Nishan Izzuddeen
- Bahrain – King Hamad Order of the Renaissance
- 2020:
- USA – Legion of Merit
- 2021:
- Bhutan – Order of the Druk Gyalpo
- 2023:
- Papua New Guinea – Ebakl Award, Order of Logohu
- Fiji – Companion of the Order of Fiji
- Egypt – Order of the Nile
- France – Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
- Greece – Grand Cross of the Order of Honour
- 2024:
- Dominica – Dominica Award of Honour
- Nigeria – Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger
- Guyana – Order of Excellence
- Barbados – Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados
- Kuwait – Mubarak Al-Kabeer Order
- 2025:
- Mauritius – Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean
- Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushan
- Cyprus – Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III
- Ghana – Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana
- Trinidad and Tobago – Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
These honours reflect growing global recognition of India’s rising geopolitical and economic stature under Modi’s leadership. Several awards also acknowledge India’s development cooperation, regional leadership, and diaspora engagement.
