PM Narendra Modi Receives Oman’s Highest Honour – Order of Oman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred Oman’s highest national honour – The First Class of the Order of Oman, during his official visit to Muscat.
With this, PM Modi becomes the first Indian leader to receive this prestigious award, marking his 29th top foreign state honour. The recognition highlights the deepening India–Oman strategic partnership and India’s growing global stature.

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PM Narendra Modi Receives Oman’s Highest Honour – Order of Oman

About the Order of Oman

• The Order of Oman is the highest civilian honour of the Sultanate of Oman
• Awarded for exceptional contributions to strengthening bilateral relations
• Previous recipients include:
  • Nelson Mandela
  • Queen Elizabeth II
  • Queen Máxima
  • Emperor Akihito
  • King Abdullah II

PM Modi’s inclusion reflects the maturity and trust in India–Oman relations.

Ceremonial Welcome & Bilateral Engagements

• PM Modi was received by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik at Al Baraka Palace, Muscat
• Extensive bilateral talks were held on:
  • Defence and security
  • Trade and investment
  • Energy cooperation
  • Agriculture and technology
  • Culture and people-to-people ties

The visit reaffirmed centuries-old ties based on trade, maritime links, and the Indian diaspora in Oman.

India–Oman CEPA: A Key Economic Outcome

A major highlight of the visit was the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

Expected Benefits:

• Expansion of bilateral trade and investment
• Strengthening of supply chains
• Economic diversification
• Job creation in both countries
• Promotion of Ayush products and traditional Indian medicine

The CEPA adds a strong economic pillar to the strategic partnership.

Significance of the Honour

• PM Modi’s 29th foreign state honour
• Reflects India’s rising influence in the Gulf and West Asia
• Reinforces India’s role as a trusted partner in the Indian Ocean region
• Strengthens diplomatic, economic, and cultural engagement with Oman

Exam-Oriented Key Facts

• Award: The First Class of the Order of Oman
• Recipient: PM Narendra Modi
• Country: Oman
• Capital: Muscat
• Order Number: 29th foreign state honour of PM Modi
• Special Fact: First Indian leader to receive the Order of Oman
• Key Agreement Signed: India–Oman CEPA

Question & Answer

Q1. Which is the highest civilian honour of Oman?
(a) Order of Muscat
(b) Order of Sultan Qaboos
(c) Order of Oman
(d) Royal Order of Salalah
Answer: Order of Oman

Q2. PM Narendra Modi received Oman’s highest honour during his visit to:
(a) Salalah
(b) Sohar
(c) Muscat
(d) Duqm
Answer: Muscat

Q3. The Order of Oman has earlier been awarded to which global leader?
(a) Barack Obama
(b) Nelson Mandela
(c) Vladimir Putin
(d) Xi Jinping
Answer: Nelson Mandela

Q4. How many top foreign state honours has PM Modi received so far?
(a) 25
(b) 27
(c) 28
(d) 29
Answer: 29

Q5. Which major economic agreement was signed during PM Modi’s Oman visit?
(a) FTA
(b) BIT
(c) CEPA
(d) SAFTA
Answer: CEPA

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