Current Context : During his state visit to Cyprus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, the island nation’s highest civilian honour, by President Nikos Christodoulides.

ABOUT ORDER OF MAKARIOS III

• Establishment: Named after Archbishop Makarios III, the first President of Cyprus.
• Purpose: Awarded to foreign heads of state and dignitaries for outstanding contributions to peace and bilateral relations.
• Notable Recipients: Global leaders who have strengthened ties with Cyprus.