Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Thursday conferred with the Order of Oman (First Class) by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in recognition of his contribution to strengthening India-Oman ties and his leadership, the Prime Minister’s Office said.
Posting on X, the Prime Minister said he was “honoured to receive the Order of Oman (First Class)” and thanked His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the government and the people of Oman, calling the award “a symbol of affection and trust between the people of India and Oman.”
Highlighting centuries-old maritime links, PM Modi dedicated the honour to the people of India and “to our ancestors who laid the foundations of this relationship by travelling from Mandvi to Muscat.” He also paid tribute to seafarers whose exchanges over generations, he said, contributed to the progress of both nations.
The conferment coincided with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Oman and came during the Prime Minister’s official visit to Muscat, underscoring the depth of the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Instituted in 1970 by the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the Order of Oman (Civil Order) is among the Sultanate’s highest honours and has been awarded to select global leaders for contributions to public life and bilateral relations. Notable past recipients include heads of state and royalty from around the world.
