PM Modi conferred Oman’s highest civilian honour, Order of Oman
Why in the news
Oman conferred the First Class of the Order of Oman on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reported on 18 December 2025. The honour came during his official visit to the Sultanate, as the two countries concluded their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
Key facts
- The Order of Oman is the Sultanate’s top national honour.
- It was presented by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, who is also Oman’s Prime Minister.
- The citation recognised Modi’s exceptional contribution to India-Oman relations.
- The order was instituted in 1970 by Sultan Qaboos bin Said.
- This is described as Modi’s 29th international honour.
- Past recipients include Queen Elizabeth II, Nelson Mandela, Emperor Akihito and King Abdullah II of Jordan.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Award | First Class, Order of Oman |
| Conferred by | Sultan Haitham bin Tarik |
| Order instituted | 1970 |
| Tour | Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman |
About the CEPA
The India-Oman CEPA is meant to lower tariffs and give duty-free access to Indian exports such as textiles, chemicals and engineering goods.
Exam angle
- Recall the name of the award and the year of institution, 1970.
- Link the honour to the India-Oman CEPA.
- The Sultan of Oman is Haitham bin Tarik.