"Signifies growing global respect for India's role": Rajnath congratulates PM Modi on receiving Slovakia's highest civilian honour
New Delhi, June 16
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he was conferred with The Order of the White Double Cross, Slovakia's highest civilian honour, describing the recognition as a reflection of his leadership and India's growing stature on the global stage.
Singh extended his congratulations to the Prime Minister, stating that the prestigious award acknowledged PM Modi's visionary leadership, statesmanship and commitment to strengthening international partnerships.
In a post on X, he said, "Heartiest congratulations to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on being conferred with The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), Slovakia's highest civilian honour."
"This distinguished recognition reflects his visionary leadership, exceptional statesmanship and unwavering commitment to strengthening global partnerships. The honour also signifies the growing global respect for India's role in advancing dialogue, cooperation and shared progress," Rajnath said.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also hailed the recognition, calling it a moment of immense pride and honour for 140 crore Indians.
"The conferment of The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class) upon Hon. PM Shri @narendramodi Ji by Slovakia is a moment of immense pride and honour for 140 crore Indians. This prestigious recognition reflects the growing global respect for Bharat and acknowledges Hon. Pradhanmantri Ji's exceptional contribution towards strengthening international partnerships, advancing mutual prosperity and fostering enduring bonds of friendship between nations, CM Yogi said.
"Under his visionary leadership, India continues to emerge as a leading voice on the global stage, earning admiration, trust and goodwill across the world," he added.
The award is Slovakia's highest civilian honour and is bestowed in recognition of outstanding contributions towards strengthening bilateral relations, international cooperation and global understanding.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While it's good that our PM is being recognised internationally, I wish we would see similar focus on domestic issues like inflation and unemployment. Awards are nice, but let's not forget the challenges at home. Still, congratulations to PM Modi for this achievement.
Absolutely brilliant! First time in history an Indian PM is getting so many international honours. This shows how respected our country has become under his leadership. The way he handles foreign relations - from US to Russia to small European nations - is truly commendable. Proud to be Indian! 🇮🇳
As someone from the US, I've been watching India's rise under Modi with great interest. It's remarkable to see India being taken so seriously on the global stage. This honour from Slovakia is well-deserved - his outreach to Central and Eastern Europe has been strategic and impactful. Congrats to India!
Heartiest congratulations to our PM! It's not just about the award but what it represents - India's growing influence and respect worldwide. From "slumdog" image to being honoured by European nations, we've come a long way. Thank you PM Modi for restoring our pride! 🙌🙏
These international recognitions are definitely a feather in the cap, but I hope they translate into tangible benefits for ordinary Indians - better trade deals, more investment, and job creation. Still, it's a proud moment and the PM deserves credit for his relentless efforts in building global partnerships. 👏
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