Kuwait bestows its highest honour 'The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer' to PM Modi

On being awarded the highest honour of Kuwait, 'The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer', PM Modi said he is 'honoured' and dedicated the award to the people of India and to the strong friendship between India and Kuwait. 

Earlier, on Sunday, PM Modi was bestowed with Kuwait's highest honour. 'The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer' is a knighthood order of Kuwait, which is awarded to Heads of



State and foreign Sovereigns and to members of foreign royal families in a mark of friendship. Previously, it has been awarded to foreign leaders like Bill Clinton, Prince Charles, and George Bush. This is the 20th international honour given to PM Modi by a country.

PM Modi, who reached Kuwait on Saturday for a two-day visit, became the first Indian PM to visit the Gulf nation in 43 years.