In a proud moment for India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded by Cyprus’s
highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, by President Nikos
Christodoulides. This prestigious recognition is named after Archbishop Makarios III, the
first President and a national icon of Cyprus. It is given only to the world leaders and
distinguished individuals who have made a significant impact on global diplomacy, peace,
and progress. This is the great moment for India and another great honoured for Prime
Minister Modi.
Why Did Cyprus Honour PM Modi?
Cyprus chose to honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi for several key reasons: His strong and visionary leadership on the global stage His role in deepening the relationship between India and Cyprus
His consistent efforts to promote peace, diplomacy, and sustainable development around
the world His contribution to raising India’s profile and influence in international affairs.
India & Cyprus- A Trusted Partnership Honoured Through Diplomacy
India and Cyprus have shared a warm and steady friendship since 1962, built on shared democratic values and cooperation in areas like education, investment, IT, shipping, and tourism. Both countries have supported each other on the global stage, with India backing Cyprus’s sovereignty and Cyprus standing by India on key international matters. While Prime Minister Modi hasn’t visited Cyprus personally, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III was awarded as a mark of deep respect for his leadership, his role in strengthening India-Cyprus ties, and his growing influence in global diplomacy and
multilateral cooperation.
A Symbol of Growing India-Cyprus Friendship
This honour was more than just a ceremonial gesture it reflected the deepening bond and shared strategic vision between India and Cyprus. Rooted in mutual respect, democratic values, and a common commitment to peace and development, the award highlighted Cyprus’s recognition of Prime Minister Modi’s global leadership. It acknowledged his efforts to promote diplomacy, strengthen international cooperation, and elevate India’s presence on the world stage.
A Historic Honour: Redefining India’s Global Diplomacy
With this prestigious recognition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the most
internationally honoured Indian Prime Minister to date. Honoured with 23 major international awards Recognised by countries such as France, Egypt, UAE, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and now Cyprus Marking a new standard in global leadership and diplomatic respect This achievement goes beyond individual recognition it’s a reflection of India’s growing influence on the world stage and its emergence as a reliable, respected global partner.
Some of PM Modi’s Most Notable International Awards:
Legion of Honour – France’s highest award
Order of Zayed – UAE’s top civilian honour
Order of St. Andrew – Russia’s highest award
King Abdulaziz Sash – Saudi Arabia’s top civilian recognition
Order of the Nile – Egypt’s highest honour
Order of Makarios III – Cyprus’s supreme civilian honour
What This Means for India ?
These international honours send a clear and powerful message that India is no longer on
the sidelines of global affairs, but is actively helping shape the world’s future. Under Prime
Minister Modi’s leadership, the country has: Gained stronger footing in global diplomacy Reflects India’s rising influence in global politics Built deeper economic and defence partnerships across regions Become a vocal advocate for the Global South Taken the lead on key issues like climate change, digital transformation, and public health cooperation India’s growing recognition reflects not just its progress, but its commitment to being a responsible and influential global force
A Moment of Pride For India’s Leadership
It’s a moment of immense proud for india. only few leaders gets this type of honour for their
leadership and India is one of it. Every international honour awarded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi is, at its core, a recognition of India’s growing global stature, values, and vision. The Grand Cross of the
Order of Makarios III isn’t just a medal it’s a powerful symbol of global trust, respect, and
confidence in India’s leadership and diplomacy. As more nations acknowledge his role in global affairs, it’s clear: India is no longer emerging it has arrived.
