Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Order of Oman (First Class), the Sultanate’s highest civilian honour, by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in Muscat.
Overview of the Honour
- Significance: The award recognizes PM Modi’s exceptional leadership and his personal contributions to strengthening bilateral relations between India and Oman.
- Historical context: Instituted in 1970, the Order is reserved for world leaders and eminent personalities. Previous recipients include Queen Elizabeth II, Nelson Mandela, and King Abdullah II of Jordan.
- Timing: The conferment occurred during PM Modi’s two-day official visit to Oman, which coincided with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Key Points of the Visit
- Economic Milestone: During the visit, India and Oman signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at boosting trade in textiles, chemicals, and engineering goods.
- Diplomatic Context: Oman was the final leg of a three-nation tour that also included visits to Jordan and Ethiopia.
- Global Recognition: This award marks the 29th international honour received by PM Modi during his tenure. During the same tour, he also received Ethiopia’s highest award, the Great Honor Nishan.
- Dedication: PM Modi dedicated the honour to the 1.4 billion people of India and to the “seafaring ancestors” who built maritime links between Mandvi and Muscat across the Arabian Sea.
- Strategic Cooperation: Discussions focused on expanding the India-Oman Strategic Partnership across energy, defense, maritime security, and digital innovation, including the development of an India-Oman Space Portal.
Explanation of Exam Oriented Points
01List of International Awards Conferred on PM Modi |
As of December 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received 29 international honours, including the highest civilian awards from numerous countries. Major Awards
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PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Consider the following matches of the awards received by Prime Minister Modi in 2025 with their respective countries:
I. Mitra Vibhushan – Nepal
II. Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III – Sri Lanka
III. Grand Commander of the Order of the Welwitschia – Cyprus
IV. Great Honour Nishan – Ethiopia
How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) Only three
d) All four
Answer: a
Explanation: I. Mitra Vibhushan – Sri Lanka: The “Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana” is the highest civilian honour of Sri Lanka awarded to foreign dignitaries, conferred on PM Modi in April 2025. II. Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III – Cyprus: PM Modi received the “Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III”, the highest civilian honour of Cyprus, in June 2025. III. Grand Commander of the Order of the Welwitschia – Namibia: He was conferred the “Grand Commander of the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis,” Namibia’s highest civilian award, in July 2025. IV. Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia – Ethiopia: PM Modi was awarded the “Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia,” the highest civilian honour of Ethiopia, in December 2025.
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