"Recognition of India's growing stature:" BJP's Naveen Jindal congratulates PM Modi on receiving Slovakia's highest civilian honour
Kurukshetra, June 16
BJP Kurukshetra MP Naveen Jindal on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being conferred with Slovakia's 'Order of the White Double Cross,' describing the honour as a testament to India's growing stature and influence on the global stage.
"Slovakia has conferred its highest honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), on Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji. This is the 33rd such honour bestowed on him by a nation. This is not just a recognition of a leader. It is a recognition of India's growing stature and influence on the world stage. Congratulations PM Modi Ji," Jindal posted on X.
Earlier, Slovakia conferred its highest honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the European nation.
Slovakian President Peter Pellegrin presented PM Modi with the honour. This is the 33rd global honour bestowed by a country upon PM Modi.
"Honoured to receive The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class) in Bratislava this evening. My gratitude to the people and Government of Slovakia for this honour, which belongs to the 140 crore people of India. I dedicate this award to the enduring friendship between India and Slovakia," PM Modi posted on X.
The External Affairs Ministry, in a statement, said that Slovakia recognised PM Modi's contribution to strengthening ties between the two nations.
"PM Narendra Modi has been conferred with The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), the highest state decoration of the Slovak Republic, in recognition of PM's contribution to strengthening India-Slovakia ties. The honour reflects the growing depth of the India-Slovakia partnership. PM dedicated it to the people of India and underscored the strengthening of people-to-people ties between the two countries," the MEA said.
The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class) is the highest state decoration conferred by the Slovak Republic and is awarded by the President of Slovakia to foreign dignitaries in recognition of exceptional contributions to the development of friendly relations with Slovakia, as well as for outstanding support of its foreign policy interests and international standing.
Prime Minister Modi is in Slovakia on a three-day visit at the invitation of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico. The visit follows President Droupadi Murmu's State Visit to Slovakia in April 2025 and the Slovak President Peter Pellegrini's visit to India for the AI Impact Summit in February 2026.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Congratulations to PM Modi! 33rd honour from a foreign nation - that's a record to be proud of. In a world where India is often overlooked, these recognitions give us a sense of global respect. However, as a citizen, I also hope that such diplomatic achievements are matched with progress at home - better jobs, healthcare, and education for all.
Interesting development. I'm from Canada and I've observed PM Modi's global outreach - it's quite impressive. 33 honours is a significant number. However, I hope these accolades come with genuine people-to-people exchanges and not just photo opportunities. The fact that he dedicated it to 140 crore Indians shows some humility, which is good.
Truly a proud moment for every Indian! Be it the White House or Slovakia, the world is acknowledging our rise under PM Modi. As a small business owner, I've seen how India's brand value has increased internationally. This honour is not just for the PM but for all of us who contribute to India's growth. Jai Hind! 🚀🇮🇳
As someone who follows international relations, I'd say 33 honours from various nations is remarkable. But it should be critically examined - are these purely symbolic or do they reflect substantive partnerships? Slovakia's decision to confer this on PM Modi indicates growing ties, but for India, the real test will be how these relationships benefit ordinary citizens in terms of trade, education, and cultural exchange.
Amazing news! Slovakia recognising PM Modi's
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