Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed his strong conviction and commitment to continue working with the US government and other stakeholders to further strengthen India-US ties, as he said he was deeply honored. of being awarded the Legion of Merit by US President Donald Trump.
The award recognizes the efforts of the people of India and the United States to improve bilateral relations, Prime Minister Modi said in a series of tweets, stating that this was reflected in the bipartisan consensus in both countries on their strategic partnership.
The 21st century presents both unprecedented challenges and opportunities, he said, adding that the relationship between India and the United States can “harness the vast potential of the unique strengths of our people to provide global leadership for the benefit of all humanity.”
I am deeply honored to have been awarded the Legion of Merit for @POTUS @realDonaldTrump. It recognizes the efforts of the people of India and the US to improve bilateral relations, reflected in the bipartisan consensus in both countries on the Indo-American Strategic Partnership.
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 22, 2020
Prime Minister Modi said: “I am deeply honored to be awarded the Legion of Merit by @POTUS @realDonaldTrump. It recognizes the efforts of the people of India and the US to improve bilateral relations, reflected in the bipartisan consensus. in both countries on Indo-US Strategic Partnership “.
Trump awarded the Legion of Merit, one of the highest US military honors, to Prime Minister Modi for his leadership in elevating the bilateral strategic partnership and accelerating India’s rise as a global power.
India’s ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, accepted the award on behalf of the prime minister from US national security adviser Robert O’Brien at the White House on Monday.
President Trump “introduced the Legion of Merit to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership in elevating the strategic partnership between the United States and India,” O’Brien said in a tweet.
PM Modi was awarded the highest rank of Commander-in-Chief of the Legion of Merit, which is awarded only to Heads of State or Government. He received the award in recognition of his steadfast leadership and vision that has accelerated India’s emergence as a world power and elevated the strategic partnership between the United States and India to address global challenges.
In New Delhi, the Foreign Ministry said the award is a recognition of Prime Minister Modi’s steadfast leadership and vision for India’s emergence as a world power. “The award is a recognition of the prime minister’s steadfast leadership and vision for India’s emergence as a world power, and the exemplary contribution made by him in advancing the India-US strategic partnership and promoting peace. and global prosperity, “he said in a statement.
Senior BJP leaders affirmed that the US decision to award the prestigious award to Prime Minister Modi reflects his “acceptance” as a world leader and is a testament to his vision, steadfast leadership and diplomacy. “To Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, awarded the prestigious ‘Legion of Merit’ by US President @RealDonaldTrump, reflects the vision, steadfast leadership and diplomacy of Prime Minister Modi Ji. As India emerges as a rising power globally, Indo-US ties are stronger so far than before, “BJP Chairman JP Nadda tweeted.
Congratulating Modi, Interior Minister Amit Shah said that this award is yet another testament to his acceptance as a world leader, who works tirelessly for world peace. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said this is a recognition of Modi’s leadership and political prowess from the global community.
O’Brien in another tweet said that Trump also introduced the Legion of Merit to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The awards were received by their respective ambassadors in Washington DC. President Trump “awarded the Legion of Merit to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for his leadership and vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific,” he said.
Trump awarded the Legion of Merit to Australian Prime Minister Morrison for his leadership in addressing global challenges and promoting collective security, O’Brien tweeted. The United States is the latest country to bestow its highest accolade on the Indian Prime Minister.
Other awards include the Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia in 2016, the State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan (2016), the Grand Collar Award of the State of Palestine (2018), the Order of Zayed Award of the United Arab Emirates ( 2019), Order of Saint Andrew of Russia (2019), Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin of the Maldives (2019).
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