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PM Modi Receives Kuwait’s Highest Honor, 'Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer', His 20th International Award

Dec 22, 2024, 11:03 AM

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred Kuwait's highest honor, the Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer, also known as 'The Order of Mubarak the Great', by the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah. The award ceremony took place at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait City. This accolade marks the 20th international honor bestowed upon PM Modi by a country. The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer is the highest knighthood order of Kuwait, awarded to Heads of State and foreign Sovereigns in recognition of their distinguished achievements and efforts to strengthen bilateral relations. Previous recipients of this honor include former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush. PM Modi dedicated the honor to the people of India and to the strong friendship between India and Kuwait.