Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Slovakia’s highest state decoration, the Order of the White Double Cross, First Class, in Bratislava

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Slovakia’s highest state decoration, the Order of the White Double Cross, First Class, in Bratislava

¨     Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Slovakia’s highest state decoration, the Order of the White Double Cross, First Class, in Bratislava on 15 June 2026.

¨     The honour was presented by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini during a special ceremony.

¨     It became the 33rd international honour conferred on Narendra Modi by a foreign country.

¨     The Order of the White Double Cross is Slovakia’s highest civilian and military state decoration.

¨     It is awarded to foreign citizens for exceptional contributions to friendly relations with Slovakia and to Slovakia’s foreign policy interests.

¨     First Class is the highest grade of the decoration.

¨     During the visit, India and Slovakia elevated their relations to a Comprehensive Partnership.

¨     Both countries signed 11 agreements in the areas of migration, digital technology, and defence.

¨     The visit marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since the country's independence.