PM Narendra Modi Receives 25 International Honours, Making History

Our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has made history by becoming the most internationally honoured Indian leader, receiving a record 25 state honours from foreign governments as of July 2025. This is a milestone that not only reflects Narendra Modi international recognition but also indicates that India’s acceptance as a major global power is on the rise.

Since Modi ji took office in 2014, he has been highly active in engaging with world leaders, making diplomacy a hallmark of his tenure. In the last ten years alone, he has been the recipient of the highest civilian honors of no less than a heterogeneous selection of countries including Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and the United States, as well as France, Egypt, Mauritius and Ghana. Most of the titles are also the first ever to be awarded to any Indian leader among others such as the Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago and the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean by Mauritius.

His latest honors “The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana” and “The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago” marks him as the greatest leader of India. On X, Modi ji posted his awarding moment at Trinida & Tobago saying, “Honoured to be conferred with ‘The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago’. I accept it on behalf of 140 crore Indians.”

He also posted some of the pictures from the ceremony expressing his gratitude. The post said, “I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Christine Carla Kangaloo, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the Government and wonderful people of Trinidad & Tobago for honouring me with ‘The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.’ This honour symbolises the eternal friendship between our two countries. At every step, one can witness the cultural connection between our nations.” He also said, “I’m very honoured that this is the first time this honour has been conferred upon a foreign leader. This recognition will strengthen our resolve to deepen ties with Trinidad & Tobago.”

Narendra Modi international honours

Year	Honour	Country
2016	Order of King Abdulaziz Al Saud	Saudi Arabia
2016	State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan	Afghanistan
2018	Grand Collar of the State of Palestine	Palestine
2019	Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin	Maldives
2019	Order of Zayed	UAE
2019	King Hamad Order of the Renaissance	Bahrain
2020	Legion of Merit	United States
2023	Order of Fiji	Fiji
2023	Order of Logohu	Papua New Guinea
2023	Order of the Nile	Egypt
2023	Legion of Honour (Légion d'honneur)	France
2023	Order of Honour	Greece
2024	Order of the Dragon King	Bhutan
2024	Order of St. Andrew	Russia
2024	Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer	Kuwait
2024	Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger	Nigeria
2024	Dominica Award of Honour	Dominica
2024	Order of Excellence of Guyana	Guyana
2024	Order of Freedom of Barbados	Barbados
2025	Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean	Mauritius
2025	Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana	Sri Lanka
2025	Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III	Cyprus
2025	The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana	Ghana
2025	Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago	Trinidad & Tobago
2025	Ebakl Award	Palau

 

The international accolades given to Modi are not the mere decorations; rather they are the recognition of his proactive diplomacy, visionary and capacity to form bridges across cultures and continents. Most of these awards have come from Muslim majority states which highlight his skills of negotiating across geopolitical domains and cementing India's ties in areas which were previously not close to India.

He has repeatedly dedicated these awards to the people of India, describing himself as the Pradhan Sevak (chief servant) of 1.4 billion Indians and depicting his success as a product of the national dreams of the country. Keeping his head home is a strategy that appeals to the Indian populace and is a plus to his personality as a leader who takes pride in the role of representing his nation in the global arena.

The Impact: India, A Rise To a World Stage

• The international recognition of Modi is multi-dimensional:
• Diplomatic leverage: every award enhances bilateral relations and creates new horizons of collaboration in the field of trade, technology, security, and culture.
• Soft Power: These awards increase the attraction to India in terms of soft power which makes the nation more appealing as a partner and place of investment and collaboration.
• National Pride: The fact that Modi has been celebrated worldwide is a matter of immense pride to the Indians and should only enhance the concept of a Vikshit Bharat (Developed India) and give them the confidence to be at the world map.
• Strategic Partnerships: The awards frequently accompany some significant diplomatic moves, collaborative endeavors, and human-to-human interactions, and symbolic rewards can be turned into concrete gains.

As long as Modi ji maintains a global appeal, his legacy is likely to be defined by his role in elevating India’s international standing. These awards are not only in recognition of his leadership but also the transition of India to become a dominant figure in global politics. To Indians, it marks a new era in which their country has a voice, is respected, and its contributions are acknowledged. Keeping aside the internal political views, the country can accept that Modi ji as our PM is doing his job aptly.