Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Slovakia’s highest national honour during his visit to Bratislava. Multiple reports say the award is the Order of the White Double Cross, 1st Class, which Slovakia confers as its top state decoration. The ceremony takes place at the request of Slovakia’s state leadership, with President Peter Pellegrini presenting the honour to Modi. After receiving the award, Modi expresses gratitude to the people and government of Slovakia and dedicates the recognition to India’s population, referring to “140 crore Indians.” The reports also describe the event in the context of continuing bilateral relations between the two countries. While coverage focuses on the presentation of the award and Modi’s remarks afterward, all accounts align on the core details: the location (Bratislava), the presenter (President Peter Pellegrini), the recipient (Prime Minister Narendra Modi), and the specific honour bestowed (Slovakia’s highest national award, the Order of the White Double Cross, 1st Class).