PM Modi Receives Slovakia’s Order of the White Double Cross

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Slovakia’s highest state decoration, the Order of the White Double Cross, First Class, in Bratislava on 15 June 2026. The award was presented by the President of Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini, during a special ceremony. It became the 33rd international honour conferred on Narendra Modi by a foreign country.

Order of the White Double Cross

The Order of the White Double Cross is Slovakia’s highest civilian and military state decoration. Slovakia awards it to foreign citizens for exceptional contributions to friendly relations and to the foreign policy interests of Slovakia. The First Class grade is the highest level of the order.

India-Slovakia Bilateral Relations

India and Slovakia elevated their ties to a comprehensive partnership during PM Modi’s visit. The two sides finalised 11 agreements in areas such as migration, digital technology, and defence. The visit was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since Slovak independence.

Important Facts for Exams

• Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and the venue of the award ceremony.
• Peter Pellegrini is the President of Slovakia.
• The Order of the White Double Cross is reserved for foreign citizens.
• India and Slovakia established diplomatic relations after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993.

PM Modi dedicated the honour to the 1.4 billion people of India. The conferment took place during his week-long visit to Europe.