Prime Minister conferred with the highest national honour of the Slovak Republic - ''Order of the White Double Cross, 1st Class''

On June 15, 2026, at 11:35 PM, the Prime Minister’s Office announced that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was conferred with the Slovak Republic’s highest state honor, "The Order of the White Double Cross, 1st Class." The award was presented by the President of the Slovak Republic, H.E. Mr. Peter Pellegrini, during a special ceremony. In his acceptance speech, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude to the President, the Government, and the people of Slovakia. He dedicated the honor to the 1.4 billion people of India, describing the award as a testament to the warmth, trust, and enduring friendship between the two nations. He further stated that the recognition serves as an inspiration for future generations to continue nurturing the diplomatic relationship between India and Slovakia. **Key Data and Metadata:** * **Event:** Conferring of Slovakia’s highest national honor. * **Award Title:** The Order of the White Double Cross, 1st Class. * **Conferred by:** H.E. Mr. Peter Pellegrini, President of the Slovak Republic. * **Date of Announcement:** 15 June 2026. * **Source:** PIB Delhi, Prime Minister’s Office. * **Release ID:** 2273323. * **Visitor Count:** 1929. * **Reference Code:** MJPS/SS/ST. * **Language Availability:** The announcement is available in Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Manipuri, Assamese, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.

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