Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Kuwait’s highest civilian honour, the ‘Mubarak Al-Kabeer Order’, in a ceremony held today at Bayan Palace by Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
‘The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer’ is traditionally conferred upon Heads of State, foreign sovereigns, and members of royal families as a gesture of friendship.
I am honoured to be conferred the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Order by His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah. I dedicate this honour to the people of India and to the strong friendship between India and Kuwait. pic.twitter.com/fRuWIt34Cx
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 22, 2024
PM Modi, who has until now been conferred over 20 international honours, joined the likes of US presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush and UK royal King Charles III, all of whom are previous recipients of this award.
Kuwait’s state-run news agency KUNA reported that the award was given to him for strengthening ties between the two nations.
PM Modi arrived in Kuwait on Saturday on a two-day trip, the first to this Gulf nation by an Indian prime minister in 43 years.
He held talks with Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and also met Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah on Saturday.
He also attended an event held by the Indian diaspora members living there.