Amid Bhutan's highest civilian honour, list of major int'l Awards conferred on PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken several initiatives when it comes to foreign policies since his Government came to power and it has been acknowledged by foreign leers via various awards. Apart from foreign policies, Prime Minister's work for environment, peacekeeping and outstanding leership has also been recognised with international awards such as Philip Kotler Presidential Award, Seoul Peace Prize 2018 for 'Modinomics', UN’s highest environmental recognition- Champions of Earth Award and several ors. Today, as Bhutan conferred its highest civilian award to PM Modi, here are or nations that have bestowed ir respective highest civilian awards to Prime Minister. 

List of major international awards conferred to PM Modi

• 'Saudi Arabia's ‘King Abdulaziz Sash’ award in 2016

Only two years after Narendra Modi became Prime Minister of India, he was honoured with highest honour of Saudi Arabia to non-muslim dignitaries- King Abdulaziz Sash Award.  award is named on name of founder of modern Saudi state "Abdulaziz Al Saud". 

• 'Amir Abdulla Khan' Award of Afghanistan in 2016

Later, in June he was respected with Amir Amanullah Khan Award of Afghanistan.  award is named after Afghan national hero, Amanullah Khan (Ghazi), who is proponent of Afghanistan’s freedom. 

• 'Grand Collar of State' of Palestine in 2018

This is highest recognition of Palestine awarded to foreign dignitaries. Grand Collar of State of Palestine is highest order given to foreign dignitaries, kings, hes of state or government and persons of similar rank by State of Palestine. 

• ‘Order of Saint Andrew Apostle’ of Russia in 2019

On April 12, 2019m Russia h awarded its highest state honour 'Order of St Andrew Apostle' to PM Narendra Modi for promoting bilateral special and privileged strategic partnership.

• 'Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen' by Maldives in 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Maldives' highest honour "Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen" in June 2019 for strengning relations between two nations. He was conferred with award by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih during a ceremony.

• Order of Zayed, UAE in 2019

United Arab Emirates (UAE) on August 24, 2019, conferred  Order of Zayed, its highest civilian award on Indian PM Narendra Modi in recognition of his "pivotal role" in strengning ties between two nations. award was announced on April 4, 2019.  Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan tweeted saying, "In appreciation of PM Modi's efforts, UAE President grants him Zayed Medal.”

• 'King Ham Order of Renaissance' of Bahrain in 2019

Bahrain’s King Ham bin Isa Al Khalifa on August 25, 2019, honoured PM Modi with  Bahrain Order-First Class, also known as ‘King Ham Order of Renaissance’, for strengning bilateral relations of India with Kingdom of Bahrain. Prime Minister received honour during his official visit to Kingdom. 

• 'Ngag Pel gi Khorlo' by Bhutan in 2021

PM Modi was accorded highest civilian decoration of Bhutan with country's highest civilian award - Ngag Pel gi Khorlo. Bhutan's Prime Minister Lotay Tshering took to social media to announce big news.