PM Modi became the first Indian to receive the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean from Mauritius, acknowledging his role in strengthening bilateral ties. This accolade adds to Modi’s recognition, comprising 21 international awards, including notable honors from various countries.
On March 11, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Mauritius’ highest civilian honor, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean, becoming the first Indian to receive this esteemed accolade. This recognition was announced by Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, who emphasized Modi’s instrumental role in bolstering India-Mauritius relations.
The award symbolizes Mauritius’ profound historical and strategic ties with India, placing Modi among a distinguished group of global leaders who have been honored in the past. Ramgoolam remarked that this title is particularly suitable for Modi, considering that only five foreign dignitaries have received it since Mauritius became a republic, including Nelson Mandela, who was honored in 1998.
This Mauritius honor represents the latest in a series of international recognitions awarded to Prime Minister Modi. During his visit to Kuwait, he was recently conferred with the Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer, the nation’s highest knighthood for heads of state and foreign dignitaries.
Cumulatively, this marks Modi’s 21st international honor. Previous notable awards include:
1. Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud (Saudi Arabia, 2016)
2. State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan (Afghanistan, 2016)
3. Grand Collar of the State of Palestine (Palestine, 2018)
4. Order of Zayed (UAE, 2019)
5. Order of St. Andrew (Russia, 2019)
6. Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (France, 2023)
7. Order of the Nile (Egypt, 2023)
8. Order of the Druk Gyalpo (Bhutan, 2024)
9. Dominica Award of Honour (Dominica, 2024)
In summary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s receipt of Mauritius’ highest honor underscores not only his significant contributions to enhancing India-Mauritius relations but also marks another milestone in his collection of international accolades. With 21 honors to date, Modi’s recognition reflects the positive impact of his diplomatic engagements on a global scale.
Original Source: indianexpress.com
