Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Oman’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Oman, during his official visit to Muscat. The award marks a major milestone in India-Oman relations and reflects growing diplomatic trust between the two nations.
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik conferred the honour at Al Baraka Palace on Thursday. The ceremony followed bilateral talks focused on trade, education, technology, and strategic cooperation. The honour recognises Prime Minister Modi’s role in strengthening India-Oman ties across multiple sectors.
This award becomes the 29th top international civilian honour conferred on Prime Minister Modi by a foreign nation. Earlier, he received prestigious honours from Ethiopia and Kuwait, among others. These recognitions highlight India’s expanding global influence and Modi’s diplomatic outreach.
Speaking after the ceremony, Prime Minister Modi said education and space cooperation now form strong pillars of the India-Oman partnership. He noted that Indian education in Oman has completed 50 years, calling it a proud milestone for both countries.
The Prime Minister added that India and Oman are shaping future-ready relations through artificial intelligence, digital learning, innovation, and startup collaboration. He urged young people to dream big, learn deeply, and create ideas that benefit humanity.
Later, Modi addressed the Indian community in Muscat. Over 700 Indian school students attended the event, which also marked 50 years of Indian schools in Oman.
