Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) took to the social media platform X to share that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been honoured with the top state award of the Slovak Republic. The decoration in question is The Order of the White Double Cross, conferred in its highest grade, the 1st Class.
The Honour and Who Received It
According to S. Jaishankar, The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class) is the highest state decoration of the Slovak Republic. The award has been conferred upon Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi (@narendramodi). The Foreign Minister framed it not merely as a personal recognition, but as something tied to the strength of the relationship between the two countries.
What S. Jaishankar Said
In his post, the Foreign Minister wrote that the honour is a testament to the Prime Minister's leadership in strengthening the partnership between India and Slovakia, while also advancing India's wider engagement with Europe. He included the flags of both nations in his message and expressed confidence that the relationship would grow deeper in the years ahead.
Seen Through the India-Europe Lens
The Foreign Minister linked the recognition to a broader diplomatic picture. In his view, the development reflects how India's deepening engagement with Europe is progressing, with partnerships such as the one with Slovakia playing a meaningful role. As a small but notable diplomatic signal, the award was presented as a sign of the growing mutual trust between India and Europe.
Public Reaction
The post drew a mixed response from readers. Some users welcomed it as a moment of national pride and praised the achievement, while others raised questions and offered criticism about the Prime Minister's foreign policy approach and the frequency of such awards.
