PM Narendra Modi Conferred Slovakia’s Highest Civilian Honour, The Order of the White Double Cross
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), Slovakia’s highest civilian honour, during a ceremony in Bratislava on Sunday.
Expressing his gratitude, PM Modi shared on social media that he was deeply honoured to receive the prestigious award and dedicated the recognition to the people of India and the enduring friendship between India and Slovakia.
Je pre mňa cťou, že som dnes večer v Bratislave prevzal Rad Bieleho dvojkríža (I. triedy). Ďakujem občanom a vláde Slovenskej republiky za toto ocenenie, ktoré patrí všetkým 1,4 miliardy obyvateľov Indie. Toto vyznamenanie venujem trvalému priateľstvu medzi Indiou a Slovenskom.… pic.twitter.com/hotzZ9jhoo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 15, 2026
"Honoured to receive The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class) in Bratislava this evening. My gratitude to the people and Government of Slovakia for this honour, which belongs to the 140 crore people of India. I dedicate this award to the enduring friendship between India and Slovakia," the Prime Minister stated.
The award recognizes PM Modi's contribution to strengthening bilateral relations, promoting international cooperation, and enhancing ties between India and Slovakia. The honour reflects the growing partnership between the two nations across areas such as trade, technology, innovation, education, defence, and cultural exchanges.
Prime Minister Modi's visit to Slovakia has marked a significant milestone in India-Slovakia relations, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to expanding cooperation and fostering stronger people-to-people connections.
The conferment of Slovakia's highest civilian award underscores the deepening friendship between New Delhi and Bratislava and highlights India's growing engagement with European partners.
