Muscat: Oman’s Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik on Thursday conferred The First Class of the Order of Oman on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a significant moment in India–Oman relations. The honour is one of the Sultanate’s highest civilian awards and has previously been bestowed on global leaders such as Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Maxima, Emperor Akihito, Nelson Mandela, and King Abdullah II of Jordan.
With this recognition, Prime Minister Modi has now received 29 international honours, underscoring his growing stature on the global stage and India’s expanding diplomatic influence.
Earlier this week, PM Modi was also awarded Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour — the Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia — by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed during a special ceremony at the Addis International Convention Centre. The award was presented in recognition of Modi’s exceptional contribution to strengthening bilateral ties and his role as a global statesman.
Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude to the leadership and people of Ethiopia for the honour, reiterating India’s commitment to deepening partnerships across regions.
