PM Modi Conferred Oman’s Highest Civilian Honour

Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik conferred the ‘Order of Oman’ upon Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

• The award recognises his exceptional contribution to strengthening India–Oman relations and visionary leadership.

Dedication by the Prime Minister

• PM Modi dedicated the honour to the age-old friendship between India and Oman.
• He described it as a tribute to the warmth and affection between the 1.4 billion people of India and the people of Oman.

Significance of the Occasion

• The conferment took place during the Prime Minister’s official visit to Oman.
• It coincided with the completion of 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, adding special significance.
• The event further reinforced the India–Oman Strategic Partnership.

About the Order of Oman

• Instituted in 1970 by Sultan Qaboos bin Said.
• Oman’s highest civilian honour.
• Conferred on select global leaders for outstanding contributions to public life and bilateral relations.