PM Narendra Modi titled with USA’s Prestigious Legion of Merit Award

Jugaadin News — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:05:00 +0000

US President Donald Trump honored Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the reputable “Legion of Merit Award” for Narendra Modi’s vibrant leadership qualities in furnishing the IND-USA bilateral partnership. He received the award for his dedicated leadership and vision that has quickened India’s emergence as a global power and boosting the strategic partnership between the United States and India to address global challenges.

https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/33327/United_States_confers_Legion_of_Merit_award_on_Prime_Minister_Narendra_Modi

The legion of merit award is a military award of the United States Armed Forces given to Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force general officers and colonels, and Navy and Coast Guard flag officers and captains occupying senior command or very senior staff positions in their respective services. It is the highest degree Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit given for outstanding services and performance.

This award was received by the Ambassador of India to the United States, Mr. Taranjit Singh Sandhu on behalf of PM Narendra Modi at the ceremony.

“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

This Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander, is also awarded to the Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison and former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe along with PM Narendra Modi.

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PM Narendra Modi titled with USA’s Prestigious Legion of Merit Award