Seychelles honored PM Modi with its highest civilian honour, how many countries have done this till now? See full list

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Seychelles’ highest honor ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ for his contribution in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development. This honor recognizes his efforts to fight climate change, green growth, blue economy and environmental protection. In this honor given by Seychelles, climate action, support of Small Island Developing States, responsible use of marine resources and global environmental cooperation under the leadership of PM Modi were also appreciated. This honor of Seychelles also reflects the growing partnership and cooperation between the two countries in the fields of environment, maritime security and sustainable development.

After receiving the honour, Prime Minister Modi said on social media platform

Which international honors has PM Modi received?

This honor is another achievement in the long list of international honors received by PM Modi. Earlier in May 2026, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) had awarded him the Agricola Medal for strengthening agriculture and food security. In the year 2018, he received the Seoul Peace Prize and the prestigious Champions of the Earth Award of the United Nations. The Champions of the Earth Award was given to him for his global leadership against climate change and environmental protection efforts.

How many countries have honored PM Modi with the highest civilian honour?

So far, 34 countries have honored PM Modi with their highest civilian or state honour. The latest country in this is Seychelles. The Government of Seychelles honored him with its highest civilian honor ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ on 28 June 2026.

Recent Highest Honors of the Year 2026

1. Seychelles (28 June): Guardian of the Blue Horizon (highest distinguished honor for environmental protection and sustainable development)
2. Slovakia (15 June): Order of the White Double Cross (First Class – highest national honour)
3. Norway (18 May): Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit (the highest state grade honour)
4. Sweden (17 May): Royal Order of the Polar Star (Degree Commander Grand Cross – the top state medal)
5. Israel (26 February): ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal

Highest honor of the year 2025

1. Oman: Oman’s highest civilian honor (for strategic partnership)
2. Brazil: Brazil’s highest civilian honor (for global diplomacy)
3. Ethiopia: Great Honor Mark of Ethiopia
4. Namibia: Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis
5. Ghana: Ghana’s highest civilian honor
6. Mauritius: Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean
7. Trinidad and Tobago: The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
8. Barbados: Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados
9. Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana
10. Cyprus: Cyprus’ highest civilian honor

Highest honor of the year 2024

1. Dominica: Dominica Award of Honor
2. Guyana: Order of Excellence
3. Kuwait: The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer
4. Nigeria: Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger

Highest honor of the year 2023

1. Greece: Grand Cross of the Order of Honor
2. France: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor
3. Egypt: Order of the Nile
4. Papua New Guinea: Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu
5. Fiji: Companion of the Order of Fiji
6. Republic of Palau: Ebakl Award

Honors received between 2016 and 2021

1. Bhutan (2021): Order of the Druk Gyalpo
2. United States of America (2020): Legion of Merit (top military-diplomatic commander honor)
3. Russia (2019): Order of St. Andrew the Apostle (Order of St. Andrew award)
4. United Arab Emirates – UAE (2019): Order of Zayed
5. Bahrain (2019): King Hamad Order of the Renaissance
6. Afghanistan (2016): State Order of Ghazi Aamir Amanullah Khan
7. Maldives (2019): Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin
8. Palestine (2018): Grand Collar of the State of Palestine
9. Saudi Arabia (2016): Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud