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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with Kuwait's highest accolade, the 'Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer,' on Sunday. The award was presented by Kuwait's Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. This marks the 20th international honor bestowed upon PM Modi by various nations. The 'Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer' is a prestigious Kuwaiti knighthood conferred upon Heads of State, foreign sovereigns, and members of royal families as a symbol of friendship.

 

Expressing his gratitude, PM Modi stated on X (formerly Twitter): "I am honored to be conferred the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Order by His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah. I dedicate this honor to the people of India and to the strong friendship between India and Kuwait." Notably, previous recipients of this esteemed award include global leaders such as Bill Clinton, Prince Charles, and George Bush.

 

In November, during his visit to Guyana, PM Modi was conferred with the nation's highest national award, 'The Order of Excellence.' He expressed his appreciation, saying, "I express my heartfelt gratitude to my friend President Irfaan Ali for conferring upon me Guyana's highest award. This is a living proof of your deep commitment to our relations which will continue to inspire us to move forward in every field."

 

Additionally, the Prime Minister received the 'Dominica Award of Honour' from President Sylvanie Burton of Dominica. Acknowledging this honor, Modi remarked on X: "Honored to be conferred with highest national award by Dominica. I dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India."

 

During his state visit to Kuwait, PM Modi was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome, including a ceremonial guard of honor at the Bayan Palace. The Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, was present during the ceremony, underscoring the strengthening ties between India and Kuwait.