PM Modi conferred with Cyprus’ highest civilian honour

The Order of Makarios III is named after Cyprus’ first President Archbishop Makarios III

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Nicosia, Updated At : 12:42 AM Jun 17, 2025 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated with Cyprus' highest honour 'Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III' by President Nikos Christodoulides, in Cyprus. @MEAIndia via PTI

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III of Cyprus, the country’s highest civilian honour.

“Humbled to receive the ‘Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III’ of Cyprus. I dedicate it to the friendship between our nations,” the prime minister said after receiving the award.

The Order of Makarios III is the senior order of knighthood awarded by the country named after the first President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III.

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