Modi conferred with Namibias highest civilian award
♦ Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Namibia’s highest civilian honour, ‘The Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’, during his one-day state visit to the African nation on 9 July 2025.
♦ The award was presented by the President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Modi is the first Indian leader to receive this honour.
♦ Established in 1995, the award recognises distinguished service and leadership.
♦ It is named after the Welwitschia Mirabilis, a unique desert plant found only in Namibia that symbolises resilience, longevity and the enduring spirit of its people.
♦ This is PM Modi’s 27th international honour, the fourth during his ongoing five-nation tour and the second in less than 24 hours.
Posted Date: July 9, 2025
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