Cyprus confers highest civilian honour “Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III’ upon Prime Minister Modi
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PM Modi conferred with Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III by Cyprus
- On the second day of his historic visit to Cyprus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia.
- During a one-on-one meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides, PM Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III – the highest civilian honour of the Republic of Cyprus.
- This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Cyprus in over two decades.
- PM Modi dedicated the honour to the 1.4 billion people of India, highlighting the growing recognition of India’s global role.
- The award adds to the series of international civilian honours conferred upon the Indian Prime Minister in recent years, reinforcing India’s diplomatic stature.
UPSC Relevance:
- International Relations (IR): India–Cyprus ties, diplomatic outreach in the Mediterranean.
- Awards & Honours: Tracking foreign civilian honours conferred on Indian leaders.
- Current Affairs: Role of honours in soft power diplomacy.
Updated - June 16, 2025 2:19 PM | News On Air