Modi Awarded Brazil’s Highest Honour: A Historic Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross on July 8, 2025, during his state visit to Brazil. This prestigious award is Brazil’s highest honour.

This marks the 26th global award for the Prime Minister, a testament to India’s growing global influence.

His visit to Brasilia, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 57 years, was met with a grand welcome. The long gap highlights the renewed emphasis on strengthening bilateral ties.

The award and the warm reception underscore the deepening strategic partnership between India and Brazil. This strengthened relationship holds significant implications for trade, technology, and regional stability in the years to come.