Bhubaneswar, Dec. 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi added another milestone to his global diplomatic journey after being conferred 'The First Class of the Order of Oman', the highest civilian honour of the Gulf nation. The recognition places him in an elite group of world leaders and marks yet another chapter in India's growing international stature.

The prestigious award has previously been bestowed upon legendary global figures such as Nelson Mandela, Queen Elizabeth II, Emperor Akihito of Japan, Queen Maxima, and King Abdullah of Jordan. For PM Modi, this marks his 29th international honour, underlining his expanding global influence and India's strengthened ties with key partners.

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