Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 21 was awarded the Legion of Merit by American President Donald Trump. PM Modi expressed his firm conviction & commitment to continue working with the US government and other stakeholders for further strengthening the India-US ties as he said he was deeply honoured at being awarded. <br /> <br />The award recognises the efforts of the people of India and the US to improve bilateral ties, PM Modi said in a series of tweets, asserting that this was reflected in the bipartisan consensus in both countries about their strategic partnership. <br /> <br />President Donald Trump conferred the Legion of Merit on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership in elevating bilateral strategic partnership and accelerating emergence of India as a global power. The Legion of Merit, in the highest degree of the Chief Commander, is a prestigious award conferred by the President of the United States, typically upon Heads of State or Heads of Government of other countries. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />
