Two Indians have received high foreign honours:
- Jawed Ashraf: The former Ambassador has been conferred the rank of Commandeur in the Legion of Honour, France's highest order of merit.
- N. Chandrasekaran: The Chairman of the Tata Group has been awarded an honorary Knighthood (KBE) by the United Kingdom.
These recognitions highlight India's strong diplomatic and business ties with France and the UK.