Muscat, Dec. 18 -- With the Order of Oman--the Sultanate's highest civilian honour--conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Thursday, the tally of top foreign awards received by the Prime Minister has reached 29, underscoring his personal diplomacy and India's growing global influence.

Prime Minister Modi was awarded the Order of Oman (First Class) during his two-day state visit to the country, which marked the final leg of his three-nation tour.

The prestigious decoration, instituted in 1970 by Oman's founding father, Sultan Qaboos bin Said, recognises exceptional contributions to strengthening bilateral ties, public relations, and global peace.

With this honour, PM Modi has now received the highest ci...