US EditionOman Confers Its National Honour on PM Modi—His 29th Global Honour
Prime Minister Modi received his 29th global honour recognizing his role in strengthening India-Oman ties as the two nations signed a key trade partnership agreement.
- On December 18, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Order of Oman by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said in Muscat, recognising his contributions to strengthening India‑Oman ties and adding to his tally of over 28 top foreign civilian honours.
- Invited by Sultan Haitham, Modi made a second visit to Oman that coincided with 70 years of diplomatic ties during his two-day visit, the final leg of a three-nation tour including Jordan and Ethiopia.
- CEPA between India and Oman was signed during bilateral talks, designed to expand market access and investment flows, with officials saying it will support trade diversification and supply-chain resilience.
- In Muscat, Modi received a ceremonial welcome at Al Baraka Palace with a guard of honour and led a community programme highlighting strong people-to-people ties.
- Given its past recipients, the Order of Oman carries diplomatic prestige and symbolic weight, having been awarded to Queen Elizabeth II and Nelson Mandela, and joins Modi's recent honours from Ethiopia and Kuwait.
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29 Nations, 29 Honours: Oman's Highest Civilian Award Conferred on PM Narendra Modi Marks His 29th Foreign Honour | 📰 LatestLY
With the Order of Oman--the Sultanate's highest civilian honour--conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Thursday, the tally of top foreign awards received by the Prime Minister has reached 29, underscoring his personal diplomacy and India's growing global influence. 📰 29 Nations, 29 Honours: Oman's Highest Civilian Award Conferred on PM Narendra Modi Marks His 29th Foreign Honour.
PM Modi Honored with Order of Oman on Historic Visit Boosting India-Oman Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Oman's highest civilian award during his visit marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between India and Oman. He addressed the India-Oman Business Forum, highlighting trade opportunities and strategic partnerships, and engaged with the Indian community in Muscat.
Oman confers its national honour on PM Modi—his 29th global honour
The prestigious award has previously been bestowed on some of the world’s most respected leaders and figures, including Queen Elizabeth II, Japan’s Emperor Akihito, Nelson Mandela, and King Abdullah II of Jordan
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India TodayPM Modi conferred with Order of Oman award for his contributions to strengthening bilateral ties
During his official visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Thursday conferred with the Order of Oman, the Sultanate's uniquely distinct civilian honour, by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik for his contributions to strengthening bilateral ties. This is the latest addition to PM Modi's distinguished list of over 28 highest civilian awards from foreign nations, including recent honours such as Ethiopia's Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia and Kuwait's Ord…
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