Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:50am on 10 Jul 2025,Thursday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis—Namibia’s highest civilian decoration—by Vice‑President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah during his state visit on July 9, 2025. The accolade marks a historic first, with Modi being the first Indian leader to receive this honour . In his acceptance speech, Modi dedicated the award to the 1.4 billion people of India and celebrated the enduring bonds between the two nations . The distinction, Modi’s fourth award during the current tour and 27th overall, underscores deepening diplomatic ties and inspires future bilateral cooperation. (PC: PTI)
