Kuwait has bestowed its highest honour, the Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr Modi is on a two-day visit to Kuwait. The External Affairs Ministry said, this is the 20th international honour given to Prime Minister Modi by a country.

The Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer is a knighthood order of Kuwait. It is awarded to Heads of State and foreign Sovereigns and to members of foreign royal families in sign of friendship. The Ministry said, the award has been previously awarded to foreign leaders like former US Presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush and United Kingdoms Prince Charles.