Brazil has awarded its highest civilian award to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The ceremony was held in Brasilia on 8 July 2025.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva presented this award.
This award is: "Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross".
It is awarded only to foreign heads of state.
Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross
This award was established in 1822 to commemorate Brazil's independence.
This award is given to foreign individuals who have established strong ties with Brazil and its citizens.
This is Brazil's highest civilian award which is given only to foreign dignitaries. • Earlier, Emperor Naruhito of Japan, President of Italy Sergio Mattarella etc. have received this honor.
Impact on India-Brazil relations
This honor gives new heights to bilateral relations.
In the talks between the two countries, special emphasis was laid on these areas:
Trade and investment
Energy and green technology
Defense and space cooperation
Agriculture, health and science
People-to-People Contact
Ideas were also shared regarding cooperation and representation of the global south.
Global and national importance
This is the 26th international honor received by PM Modi.
It reflects the success of India's foreign policy and the global acceptance of the Prime Minister.
This honor is a symbol of pride and global strategic role for India.
Brazil:
Official name:Federative Republic of Brazil
Capital:Brasilia
Largest city: Sao Paulo
Language: Portuguese (the only Latin American country where Portuguese is spoken)
5th largest country in the world
Bordering countries:French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay
Q. What is the name of the highest civilian award given to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Brazil?
(a) Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross