Amit Shah Hails PM Modi’s Cyprus Honour As Symbol Of Leadership, Rising Global Stature

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday congratulated PM Narendra Modi for receiving Cyprus’s highest civilian award, calling it a testament to his leadership and India’s growing global stature.

Taking to X, Shah posted, “Congratulations to PM Shri @narendramodi Ji on being conferred with Cyprus’s highest civilian award, the ‘Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III.’ This reflects the continuously rising stature of India on the global stage. This is the 21st international award given to our PM, making him one of the most decorated leaders in India’s history. Such honours not only acknowledge his leadership but also strengthen India’s diplomatic standing worldwide.”

BJP hails PM Modi’s growing global popularity

BJP leader Amit Malviya praised PM Modi’s rising global appeal. He called the 23 global honours a symbol of India’s global ascent.

Malviya, head of the BJP’s National Information and Technology Department, shared the news on social media.

Taking to X, he posted, “No Prime Minister of India has ever had such a profound global impact. This is not just about one leader—it reflects the rise of India’s economic strength, strategic clarity, and diplomatic assertiveness on the world stage. And none of it would have been possible without the unwavering trust that 140 crore Indians have placed in Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.”

“For the first time, India’s foreign policy is unapologetically India First—clear-headed, confident, and consistent. The world is not just watching; it is acknowledging and respecting this new India,” the post added.

Malviya listed 23 global honours PM Modi received since 2016. These include Saudi Arabia’s Order of King Abdulaziz in 2016 and the UAE’s Order of Zayed in 2019. The US government awarded PM Modi the Legion of Merit in 2020.

He also named Bhutan’s Order of the Druk Gyalpo in 2021 and Egypt’s Order of the Nile in 2023. France gave the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, and Greece awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour in 2023.

Russia honoured PM Modi with the Order of St Andrew the Apostle. Kuwait awarded him the Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer. Guyana, Barbados, Nigeria, and Dominica also honoured him last year.

Malviya said these awards show the world’s recognition of PM Modi’s leadership and India’s growing power.

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