Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored with the 25th Global Award, making history as the first foreign leader to receive 'The Order of The Republic of Trinidad & Tobago' (VIDEO)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has added another prestigious accolade to his collection, as he was conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago' during a recent visit to the Caribbean nation. This award, the highest civilian honour of Trinidad and Tobago, was bestowed upon him by President Christine Kangaloo, recognising his global leadership, deep ties with the Indian diaspora, and humanitarian efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This is the 25th international honour bestowed upon PM Modi by a country, making him the most internationally decorated Indian Prime Minister in history. Since 2016, he has received 28 significant international awards, reflecting his global stature.
In accepting the award at a glittering ceremony, PM Modi expressed his gratitude and dedicated the Mauritius award to the special friendship between India and Mauritius and to the 1.4 billion people of India and their 1.3 million "brothers and sisters" in Mauritius.
Earlier this year, Mauritius and Sri Lanka had conferred their highest civilian honours upon PM Modi. Notable awards he has received include Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz Sash (2016), Afghanistan's State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan (2016), Palestine's Grand Collar of the State of Palestine Award (2018), and the UAE's Order of Zayed Award (2019).
In 2023, PM Modi was honoured with the United Nations' highest environmental accolade, the Champions of The Earth Award, for his bold environmental leadership. He was also awarded the Seoul Peace Prize by the Seoul Peace Prize Cultural Foundation in 2018 for his contributions to global harmony and world peace.
In 2019, PM Modi received the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's Global Goalkeeper Award in recognition of his efforts to transform India's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan into a mass movement for cleanliness. He was also the first Indian leader to receive the 'Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean' award of Mauritius.
The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer, which PM Modi received from Kuwait in December 2024, is awarded to Heads of State, foreign Sovereigns, and members of foreign royal families as a sign of friendship. During the India-CARICOM Summit in Guyana, Dominica conferred its highest national honour, the 'Dominica Award of Honour,' on PM Modi.
In April, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake conferred Prime Minister Modi with 'Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana,' the island nation's highest civilian honour for Heads of State and Government. PM Modi was previously conferred with Guyana's 'The Order of Excellence' by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali.
The conferring of the award was regarded as a powerful symbol of shared destinies and a vision for progress between India and Trinidad and Tobago. In November 2024, Nigeria conferred the national honor of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Prime Minister Modi during his first official visit to the country.
In 2021, PM Modi received the Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award from Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA) for his leadership on global energy and environmental sustainability. In 2023, he was honoured with France's Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Greece's Grand Cross of the Order of Honour, and Egypt's Order of Nile.
These awards recognise Modi’s leadership, international influence, and efforts in strengthening bilateral and multilateral relations worldwide. Over the period from 2016 to 2025, Modi has been honoured by 23 countries, reflecting his global stature.
In the midst of his growing list of accolades, it is confirmed that India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has been honored with another prestigious award, this time from the realm of politics and general news - India. The Trinidad and Tobago government bestowed upon him 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago', marking his 25th international honor, further elevating his status as the most internationally decorated Indian prime minister in history.
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