During his official visit to Brazil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the ‘Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross’—the highest civilian honour given to a foreign dignitary by Brazil.

The award acknowledges his contributions to strengthening India-Brazil relations and his global leadership.

Key Points:

• Prime Minister Modi received the award from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on July 8, 2025, in Brasilia.
• The ‘Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross’ is Brazil’s highest civilian honour for foreign heads of state or government.
• Modi was honoured for advancing bilateral cooperation in areas like defence, trade, climate action, and Global South solidarity.
• In his acceptance, Modi dedicated the honour to the 1.4 billion citizens of India and emphasized India-Brazil friendship.
• This is Modi’s 26th international award, adding to his stature as one of the most globally recognized Indian leaders.