US Honours PM Modi With 'Legion of Merit' Award For Superior Efforts In Enriching The India-US Relationship
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Washington DC, December 22: US President Donald Trump presented the prestigious Legion of Merit award to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership role in the emergence of India as a global power and elevating the strategic partnership between two nations.
PM Modi has previously been honored with the Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud by Saudi Arabia in 2016, State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan in 2016, Grand Collar of the State of Palestine Award in 2018, Order of Zayed Award by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2019, Order of St Andrew by Russia in 2019 and the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin by the Maldives in 2019.
“On behalf of President @realDonaldTrump, I presented the Legion of Merit to @ScottMorrisonMP, @narendramodi, and @AbeShinzo, through Ambassadors @A_Sinodinos, Sugiyama @JapanEmbDC, and @SandhuTaranjitS, who accepted the decorations.” –NSA Robert C. O’Brien pic.twitter.com/hmgiQrY5RP
— NSC 45 Archived (@WHNSC45) December 21, 2020
It should be noted that the Legion of Merit award, is the highest degree of the Chief Commander which is given only to the Head of State or Government by the American President. With this, the US is the latest to join the list of nations that have conferred an award on PM Modi. This award is the recognition of his leadership and statesmanship by the global community.
“President @realDonaldTrump presented the Legion of Merit to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership in elevating the U.S.-India strategic partnership. Ambassador @SandhuTaranjitS accepted the medal on behalf of Prime Minister Modi.” –NSA Robert C. O’Brien pic.twitter.com/QhOjTROdCC
— NSC 45 Archived (@WHNSC45) December 21, 2020
Modi was given the award in recognition of his steadfast leadership and vision that has accelerated India’s emergence as a global power and elevated the strategic partnership between the United States and India to address global challenges.
US confers 'Legion of Merit' award on PM @narendramodi
— Taranjit Singh Sandhu (@SandhuTaranjitS) December 22, 2020
In recognition of PM's steadfast leadership & vision for India's emergence as a global power, & his exemplary contribution for advancement of 🇮🇳🇺🇸 ties & promoting global peace & prosperity.
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PM Modi has previously been honoured with the Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud by Saudi Arabia in 2016, State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan in 2016, Grand Collar of the State of Palestine Award in 2018, Order of Zayed Award by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2019, Order of St Andrew by Russia in 2019 and the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin by the Maldives in 2019.
Apart from Modi US President also presented the Legion of Merit to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The awards were received by their respective ambassadors in Washington DC.
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