♦ Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the “Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III”, the highest civilian honour of the Republic of Cyprus on 16 June 2025.

♦ The award was presented by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides during the Prime Minister’s official visit to the country.

♦ Instituted in 1981 by then President Spyros Kyprianou, the Decoration of the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III is one of the most prestigious awards conferred by the Cypriot state.

♦ It is granted under the powers of Article 47b of the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus and is reserved for distinguished personalities who have contributed to strengthening bilateral relations and promoting global goodwill.