On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Kuwait’s highest honour, ‘The Order of Mubarak AI Kabeer’. It is the 20th international award bestowed upon him by a country.
“The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer” is a Kuwaiti knighthood order. As a token of friendship, it is presented to heads of state, foreign sovereigns, and members of foreign royal families.
It has been previously awarded to foreign leaders like Bill Clinton, Prince Charles and George Bush.
Last month, PM Modi received Guyana’s highest national honour, ‘The Order of Excellence’, during his visit to nation.
PM Modi had stated, “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”.
The prime minister was also conferred the “Dominica Award of Honour” by President Sylvanie Burton of Dominica.
PM Modi said in a post on X, “Honoured to be conferred with highest national award by Dominica. I dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India”.
PM Modi receives ceremonial Guard of Honour in Kuwait
During the prime minister’s state visit to Kuwait, he was welcomed with great ceremony. A formal guard of honor was given to him at Kuwait’s Bayan Palace. At the ceremony was Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait.
Additionally, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson shared the details of the meeting on X, “”A special welcome on historic visit! PM @narendramodi arrives at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait to a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour. Warmly received by HH Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, PM of Kuwait. Extensive talks with HH the Amir, Crown Prince and PM of Kuwait lie ahead”.
