Prime Minister Modi Receives Highest Honours from Fiji and Papua New Guinea

May 22, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and contributions have been recognized and honored with various prestigious international awards from different countries and organizations. In a recent development, he received the highest honors from Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

Companion of the Order of Fiji:

Awarded by: Sitiveni Rabuka, Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji.
Significance: Recognizes Prime Minister Modi’s outstanding contributions and strong bilateral relations between India and Fiji.

Companion of the Order of Logohu:

Awarded by: Papua New Guinea.
Former recipient: Bill Clinton, former President of the United States.
Reason: PM Modi’s efforts in promoting unity among Pacific Island countries and his role in spearheading the cause of the Global South.

Prominent International Awards Received by Prime Minister Modi:

Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud: Highest honor of Saudi Arabia awarded to non-Muslim dignitaries.
State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan: Afghanistan’s highest civilian honor
Grand Collar of the State of Palestine Award: Highest honor of Palestine awarded to foreign dignitaries.
Order of Zayed Award: UAE’s highest civilian honor.
Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin: Highest honor of the Maldives awarded to foreign dignitaries.
King Hamad Order of the Renaissance: Bahrain Order, First Class, a top honor by the Gulf country.
Legion of Merit by the US Government: Recognition of exceptional services and achievements by the United States Armed Forces.
Order of the Druk Gyalpo: Highest civilian decoration of Bhutan.
Seoul Peace Prize: Awarded for contributions to harmony, reconciliation, and world peace.
Champions of The Earth Award: UN’s highest environmental honor.
Global Goalkeeper Award: Recognizes the commitment towards the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award: Acknowledges leadership in global energy and environment by the Cambridge Energy Research Associates.