Namibia also awards PM Modi with the highest civilian honor, “the President bestowed the honor”

PM Modi and Namibia President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitw – Photo Credit -X/ narendramodi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Namibia’s highest civilian honour, the ‘Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’. This award was established in 1995 to recognise distinguished service and leadership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday July 9, 2025 (IST) conferred with Namibia’s highest civilian award, ‘Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’.

The award was presented by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

This award is named after a very rare and ancient desert plant called Welwitschia mirabilis, which is found only in Namibia. This plant is considered a symbol of struggle, longevity and perseverance and this spirit is reflected through this honor.

Modi is in Namibia on the last leg of his five-nation visit.

This is the first visit of Prime Minister Modi to Namibia and the third-ever prime ministerial visit from India to the country.

This is the 27th international honour bestowed upon Prime Minister Modi by a foreign government since he assumed office in May 2014.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Nandi-Ndaitwah held bilateral talks, following which the two countries signed four agreements to bolster bilateral cooperation in several areas, including energy and healthcare.