Narendra Modi: The Most Globally Honoured Indian Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received 27 international awards — a rare feat for any world leader, showcasing his global influence and diplomatic reach

The Legion of Honour – France In 2023, France awarded Modi its highest civilian honour, Legion of Honour, for strengthening India-France ties

Order of Zayed – UAE In 2019, UAE conferred its top civilian award, Order of Zayed, recognizing Modi’s role in bolstering bilateral relations

King Hamad Order – Bahrain The highest civilian award of Bahrain was given to Modi in 2019 for deepening strategic ties between the two nations

Order of St. Andrew – Russia In 2019, Russia honoured Modi with the Order of St. Andrew, its highest civilian award, for his role in building India-Russia relations

Nishan-e-Pakistan Equivalent – Palestine Modi was awarded the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine in 2018 — their highest honour for foreign dignitaries

Global Goalkeeper Award – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation This 2019 award recognised Modi’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan for improving sanitation and public health