PM Modi In Brazil: In a significant diplomatic moment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Brazil’s highest civilian award—the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross—by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday. The prestigious award acknowledges Modi’s pivotal role in enhancing bilateral ties and advancing cooperation between India and Brazil on key regional and global matters.
“Being honoured with Brazil’s highest national award by the President today is a moment of immense pride and emotion, not only for me, but also for 140 crore Indians,” said Prime Minister Modi during a joint press interaction following delegation-level talks in Brazil.
Modi extended his heartfelt appreciation to President Lula, the Brazilian government, and its citizens, adding, “I express my heartfelt gratitude to him (President Lula), the Brazilian government, and the people of Brazil.”
He also hailed President Lula as the “architect of the India-Brazil strategic partnership,” and credited the award as a reflection of the two nations’ collaborative efforts to deepen relations.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the honour stands as recognition of Modi’s “untiring efforts to take the bilateral ties to greater heights.”
Modi Hails Honour as Symbol of People-to-People Bond
Later, taking to social media, Prime Minister Modi noted that the recognition signifies “the deep affection the people of Brazil hold for the people of India.” He further expressed optimism about the future of the India-Brazil partnership: “May our friendship scale even newer heights of success in the times to come.”
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The conferment of the Grand Collar marks Modi’s 26th international honour awarded by a foreign nation since he assumed office in May 2014.
Just days earlier, Modi received The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean nation’s highest civilian honour. He is the first foreign leader to receive the recognition, which was presented by President Christine Carla Kangaloo at a special ceremony. The award acknowledged his advocacy for the Global South and efforts to foster strong India–Trinidad and Tobago ties.
