Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with ‘The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross,’ Brazil’s highest civilian honour for foreign nationals. The accolade was bestowed in recognition of his efforts in strengthening the bilateral relationship between India and Brazil.
Expressing his gratitude, Modi said, “I’m honoured to have been conferred ‘The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross.’ Gratitude to President Lula, the Government, and the people of Brazil. This 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.”
The award, established in 1822, is reserved for heads of state and other dignitaries whose efforts have significantly strengthened Brazil’s relations with their respective nations. Modi’s recognition underscores the growing strategic and economic ties between India and Brazil, particularly in areas such as trade, climate action, defense, and technology.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Prime Minister Modi have interacted closely on multiple global platforms, including BRICS and the G20, with both nations expressing a shared vision for multipolar world governance and South-South cooperation.
The honour reflects not only diplomatic warmth but also a growing sense of solidarity between the two major economies of the Global South.
