Sunil Bharti Mittal named Knight of the National Order, France’s highest civilian distinction

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France honoured Bharti Enterprises Founder and Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal with the Knight of the National Order distinction of the Legion of Honour for his function in deepening financial ties in between India and France and accomplishments in telecoms and digital facilities.

“Sunil Bharti Mittal has actually been a good friend of France for more than thirty years, given that the early days of Airtel in 1992. He has actually revealed what French and Indian organization endeavours can accomplish together. Today he advances these relations as Vice-Chairman of Eutelsat, at a time when our 2 nations are moving on collectively in area and digital innovation,” stated Ambassador Thierry Mathou.

Developed in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, the Légion d’Honneur is the greatest civilian award bestowed by the French Republic. The insignia will be given on October 28 at the French Embassy in New Delhi.

Speaking on this acknowledgment, Mittal stated, “My association with France started when Compagnie Générale des Eaux signed up with hands with Bharti to present mobile telephone in India. It continues today through my function as Co-Chairman of Eutelsat, the European satellite champ. I accept this honour with appreciation to the President of the French Republic, H.E. Mr. Emmamuel Macron and with a restored dedication to more deepen the financial ties in between India and France.”

Mittal has actually formerly gotten the Padma Bhushan in 2007 and ended up being the very first Indian person to be honoured as a Knight Commander of one of the most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) by King Charles III i 2024.

Released on October 12, 2026