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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PM Modi conferred with Brazil's highest civilian award
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Brasilia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred with Brazil's highest civilian award , the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross The honour was presented by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva , in recognition of PM Modi's notable contributions to strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing India-Brazil cooperation across key global platforms."Being honoured with Brazil's highest national award by the President today is a moment of immense pride and emotion, not only for me, but also for 140 crore Indians," Modi said during a joint press statement with Lula after their delegation-level talks."I express my heartfelt gratitude to him (President Lula), the Brazilian government, and the people of Brazil," he further stated that President Lula was the architect of India-Brazil Strategic Partnership, and the award was as much an honour to his untiring efforts to take the bilateral ties to greater heights, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press Prime Minister underlined that the accolade would inspire the people of the two countries to further deepen their warm and friendly ties, it in a social media post, Modi said the award illustrates the strong affection the people of Brazil have for the people of India."May our friendship scale even newer heights of success in the times to come," he is the 26th international honour bestowed upon PM Modi by a foreign government since he assumed office in May 2014.
India Gazette
08-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
PM Modi receives Brazil's highest civilian honour
Brasilia [Brazil], July 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded the highest civilian honour of Brazil by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday. President Lula conferred Brazil's highest civilian honour, the 'Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross', on PM Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a State Visit to Brazil after participating in the BRICS Summit, received a warm ceremonial welcome at the Alvorada Palace in Brazil on Tuesday. PM Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva shared a hug as the President received the PM at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, Brazil. He shared a unique moment of enjoying a harmonium performance along with the Brazilian President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. PM Modi enjoyed the Indian classical musical presentation which used traditional instruments such as the Harmonium and Tabla at his ceremonial welcome at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia. 'Broadening the horizons of the Strategic Partnership. PM @narendramodi warmly received by President @LulaOficial and First Lady @JanjaLula at the Alvorada Palace with a guard of honour & ceremonial welcome. Bilateral talks lie ahead,' posted Randhir Jaiswal, official spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs. PM Modi also received a unique 114-horse welcome at the ceremonial welcome at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia. Earlier, PM Modi was accorded a warm welcome on his arrival at Brasilia airport with the Batala Mundo band performing traditional Afro-Brazilian compositions. PM Modi will hold bilateral discussions with the Brazilian President on broadening the Strategic Partnership between the two countries in areas of mutual interest, including trade, defence, energy, space, technology, agriculture, health, and people-to-people linkages. (ANI)
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PM Modi Brazil Visit Live Updates: 'Held fruitful talks with President Lula,' says PM Modi; conferred Brazil's highest honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently visiting Brazil as part of his multi-nation tour, was conferred the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, Brazil's highest civilian award. In a formal ceremony held in Brasília, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva presented the honour, recognising PM Modi's leadership in deepening India-Brazil ties and enhancing collaboration at multilateral platforms including BRICS, the G20, and the United Nations. This becomes Modi's 26th top international honour since assuming office in 2014. Describing it as a proud and emotional moment for 140 crore Indians, PM Modi thanked President Lula, the Brazilian government, and its people for the gesture. He received full ceremonial honours at the Alvorada Palace, where he was personally welcomed by President Lula. The welcome included a 114-horse ceremonial parade, playing of both national anthems, and a traditional guard of honour—signifying the warmth and depth of the bilateral relationship. During their discussions, the two leaders held what Modi called "fruitful talks" focused on expanding trade and diversifying economic engagement. Both acknowledged that the India-Brazil relationship holds immense potential, particularly in trade, technology, climate action, and South-South cooperation. Cultural warmth also marked the occasion. Modi was welcomed with a vibrant 'Op Sindoor'-themed dance performance, reflecting the growing public diplomacy between the two nations. The visit also underscores Brazil's strategic relevance in India's foreign policy, particularly in the context of the 17th BRICS Summit and wider geopolitical cooperation. This high-profile Brazil leg is one of the final stops in PM Modi's current diplomatic outreach. He is set to wrap up the tour with a visit to Namibia, aimed at reinforcing India's engagement with African nations.
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Business Standard
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
PM Modi awarded Brazil's highest civilian honour by President Lula
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded the highest civilian honour of Brazil by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday. President Lula conferred Brazil's highest civilian honour, the 'Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross', on PM Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a State Visit to Brazil after participating in the BRICS Summit, received a warm ceremonial welcome at the Alvorada Palace in Brazil on Tuesday. PM Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva shared a hug as the President received the PM at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, Brazil. He shared a unique moment of enjoying a harmonium performance along with the Brazilian President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. PM Modi enjoyed the Indian classical musical presentation which used traditional instruments such as the Harmonium and Tabla at his ceremonial welcome at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia. "Broadening the horizons of the Strategic Partnership. PM @narendramodi warmly received by President @LulaOficial and First Lady @JanjaLula at the Alvorada Palace with a guard of honour & ceremonial welcome. Bilateral talks lie ahead," posted Randhir Jaiswal, official spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs. PM Modi also received a unique 114-horse welcome at the ceremonial welcome at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia. Earlier, PM Modi was accorded a warm welcome on his arrival at Brasilia airport with the Batala Mundo band performing traditional Afro-Brazilian compositions. PM Modi will hold bilateral discussions with the Brazilian President on broadening the Strategic Partnership between the two countries in areas of mutual interest, including trade, defence, energy, space, technology, agriculture, health, and people-to-people linkages.
India.com
08-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
PM Modi in Brazil: Brazil confers its highest honour on PM Modi
PM Modi brazil visit- IANS photo PM Modi in Brazil: Brazil conferred its highest honour, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his ongoing State Visit to the country on Tuesday. The award was the 26th global honour for PM Modi and the third on his current five-nation visit, which kicked off on July 2. Prime Minister Modi on Friday became the first foreign leader to be conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago', the highest civilian award of the Caribbean nation, during his two-day visit to Port of Spain. Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister, Kamala Persad Bissessar, while delivering glowing praise for the Indian PM, mentioned that the honour is being bestowed in recognition of his global leadership, deep ties with the Indian diaspora, and his humanitarian efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last Wednesday, Prime Minister Modi was conferred the 'Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour in recognition of his 'distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership' by Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in Accra, just before arriving in Trinidad. The awards, analysts reckoned, underline PM Modi's unmatched stature – no Prime Minister of India has ever had such a profound global impact, they assert, as a global statesman who remains committed to regional peace, development, and spiritual diplomacy. 'For the first time, India's foreign policy is unapologetically 'India First' – clear-headed, confident, and consistent. The world is not just watching; it is acknowledging and respecting this new India,' a former diplomat had opined. In June, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides conferred upon Prime Minister Modi Cyprus's honour – the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III – at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia. Earlier this year, Mauritius and Sri Lanka conferred their highest civilian honours upon PM Modi. In April, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake conferred Prime Minister Modi with 'Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana', the island nation's highest civilian honour for Heads of State and Government in a grand recognition of the Indian leader's efforts to strengthen the ties between the two neighbouring nations. The conferring of the award was regarded as a powerful symbol of shared destinies, spiritual kinship, and a vision for progress rooted in mutual respect and trust between the two countries. In March, during the National Day celebrations in Port Louis, Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool also conferred the 'Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean' (GCSK) award, the highest civilian award of Mauritius, on Prime Minister Modi. This was the first time that an Indian leader received the honour. On Tuesday, PM Modi was given a warm welcome by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia as he began a State Visit to the country following his participation in the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. After the special ceremonial welcome, which featured 114 horses escorting PM Modi's car, with military honours and introduction of delegates, both leaders proceeded for a meeting in a restricted format that will be followed by delegation-level talks. A signing ceremony on various agreements will be held and followed by leaders' statements to the press. PM Modi will then be honoured with a State Lunch at the Alvorada Palace.
