PM Modi Honored with Oman's Top Civilian Award After Ethiopia's Highest Accolade

• PM Modi received the Order of Oman, the Sultanate's highest civilian honour, from Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in Muscat.
• The award recognizes his role in strengthening India-Oman relations and places him among global dignitaries like Queen Elizabeth II and Nelson Mandela.
• This follows Ethiopia's Great Honour Nishan, making it two top national awards in two days during his three-nation tour.
• The honour adds to PM Modi's list of over 29 foreign civilian awards.
• His visit marks the 70th anniversary of India-Oman diplomatic ties, focusing on expanded cooperation in trade, investment, energy, defence, and culture.

Why It Matters: PM Modi received Oman's top civilian honour, the Order of Oman, strengthening India-Oman ties.