Egypt's highest honour: PM Modi awarded 'Order of the Nile'

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with ‘Order of the Nile’, the highest civilian award of Egypt. Prime Minister is the first Indian to receive the award.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a two-day visit was welcomed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. They discussed ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries with a focus on improving trade and investments, energy ties and people-to-people connect

In a special ceremony at the Presidency in Sunday, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, conferred Narendra Modi with the award.

The PM thanked President Sisi for the honor on behalf of the people of India.

Order of the Nile

According to the Egyptian Presidency's website, the 'Order of the Nile' is a pure gold collar consisting of three square gold units on which there are Pharaonic symbols. The first unit resembles the idea of protecting the state against evils, the second one resembles prosperity and happiness brought by the Nile and the third one refers to wealth and endurance.

The units are connected to one another by a circular gold flower decorated with turquoise and ruby. Hanging from the collar is a hexagonal pendant decorated with flowers of the Pharaonic style, and turquoise and ruby gems.

In the middle of the pendant, there is a protruding symbol representing the Nile that brings together the North (represented by the Papyrus) and the South (represented by the Lotus).

Other awards include:

In the past nine years of his tenure, PM Modi received many international awards. This is the 13th such highest state honour that various countries across the world have conferred upon PM Modi.

Companion of the Order of Logohu: Papua New Guinea conferred the highest civilian award for championing the cause of unity of Pacific Island countries and spearheading the cause of Global South. – May 2023

Companion of the Order of Fiji: Highest honour of Fiji in recognition of PM Modi’s global leadership – May 2023

Ebakl Award by the Republic of Palau: During his visit to Papua New Guinea, PM Modi was conferred with Ebakl Award by the President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. of the Republic of Palau – May 2023

Order of the Druk Gyalpo: Bhutan has honoured PM Modi with the highest civilian decoration, Order of the Druk Gyalpo in December 2021

Legion of Merit by the US Government (award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements)–2020

King Hamad Order of the Renaissance (this Bahrain Order – First Class is a top honour by the gulf country) –2019

Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin (highest honour of the Maldives awarded to foreign dignitaries) –2019

Order of St. Andrew award (highest civilian honor of Russia) –2019

Order of Zayed Award (highest civilian honor of the United Arab Emirates) –2019

Grand Collar of the State of Palestine Award (highest honor of Palestine awarded to foreign dignitaries) –2018

State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan (highest civilian honor of Afghanistan) –2016 Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud (highest honor of Saudi Arabia awarded to non-muslim dignitaries) –2016

Awards Conferred by organisations/foundations:

Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award by the Cambridge Energy Research Associates CERA (award recognizes the commitment of leadership towards the future of global energy and environment) –2021

Global Goalkeeper’ Award by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan –2019

Champions of The Earth Award (UN’s highest environmental honor) –2018

Seoul Peace Prize (awarded biennially to those individuals by Seoul Peace Prize Cultural Foundation who have made their mark through contributions to the harmony of mankind, reconciliation between nations and to world peace) –2018