In a special ceremony, the President of the Slovak Republic, H.E. Mr. Peter Pellegrini, conferred upon Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Slovakia’s highest State honour, "The Order of the White Double Cross, First Class”.
Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the President, the Government, and the people of Slovakia for the distinguished honour. Accepting the award, he noted that the honour was a tribute to the 1.4 billion people of India, and to the enduring bonds of friendship between India and Slovakia.
Terming the award as a testament to the warmth, trust, and affection that unite the people of India and Slovakia, Prime Minister hoped that the honour would inspire future generations in both countries to continue nurturing their special friendship.
Honoured to receive The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class) in Bratislava this evening. My gratitude to the people and Government of Slovakia for this honour, which belongs to the 140 crore people of India. I dedicate this award to the enduring friendship between India… pic.twitter.com/FXs96XremQ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 15, 2026
Je pre mňa cťou, že som dnes večer v Bratislave prevzal Rad Bieleho dvojkríža (I. triedy). Ďakujem občanom a vláde Slovenskej republiky za toto ocenenie, ktoré patrí všetkým 1,4 miliardy obyvateľov Indie. Toto vyznamenanie venujem trvalému priateľstvu medzi Indiou a Slovenskom.… pic.twitter.com/hotzZ9jhoo
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 15, 2026
