Modi gets Norway's top civilian honour in Oslo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit in Oslo, Norway on 18 May 2026 — the highest grade of one of Norway's most prestigious civilian decorations.

The Royal Norwegian Order of Merit conferred on 18 May 2026 is the 32nd international honour a foreign nation has awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscoring India's growing global diplomatic stature.

The Grand Cross is the highest grade of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Norway's prestigious state decoration awarded for distinguished service to Norwegian interests or humanity at large.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Oslo on 18 May 2026 — during which he received the Grand Cross — signals strengthening bilateral ties between India and Norway across diplomacy, trade and clean energy.

With the Norwegian Grand Cross, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now received 32 international state honours from foreign nations — a reflection of India's expanding global partnerships under his leadership.