PM Modi Conferred Brazil’s Highest Civilian Honour
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross—the highest civilian honour from Brazil—on July 8, 2025, bestowed upon him by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This accolade recognises Modi’s instrumental role in deepening the bilateral relationship between India and Brazil, reflecting his longstanding efforts to enhance strategic, economic, and cultural partnerships between the two nations.
This award is the latest in a remarkable series of international honours accorded to Modi. In recent months, he has been decorated with top civilian honours from several countries:
- Trinidad and Tobago on July 4, 2025
- Ghana on July 2, 2025
- Cyprus on June 16, 2025
- Sri Lanka on April 5, 2025
- Mauritius on March 11, 2025
- Barbados on March 5, 2025 .
These accolades collectively underscore his global diplomatic engagement and the high esteem in which he is held across continents.
The Grand Collar of the Southern Cross represents more than ceremonial praise—it symbolises Brazil’s recognition of Modi’s leadership in advancing shared goals such as cooperation in multilateral forums (like BRICS and G20), climate resilience, energy transitions, and technological exchanges. India and Brazil, both leading economies in the Global South, have found increasing synergy under Modi’s government, promoting trade, science cooperation, and greater collaboration within platforms such as BRICS, IBSA, and the G20.
In sum, Brazil’s highest civilian honour signifies not only an acknowledgment of Modi’s contributions but also the continued momentum in India-Brazil relations. This award aligns with a recent wave of international recognitions for Modi’s leadership in global diplomacy and cooperation.
