• India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
More
InspirationalCareerBengaluruDelhiMumbai
Hindi Tamil Telugu
More
In the news
Narendra Modi
Amit Shah
Box Office Collection
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
OTT releases
Hindi Tamil Telugu
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout

India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
Home / News / World News / US President Trump presents Legion of Merit to PM Modi
Next Article
US President Trump presents Legion of Merit to PM Modi

US President Trump presents Legion of Merit to PM Modi

By Astha Oriel
Dec 22, 2020
11:14 am

What's the story

US President Donald Trump on Monday presented the Legion of Merit to PM Narendra Modi for his leadership in elevating the strategic partnership of the two countries and the emergence of India as a global power.

India's Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, accepted the award on behalf of the prime minister from US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien at the White House.

Twitter Post

The award was accepted by India's envoy

“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 (@WHNSC) December 21, 2020
You're
33%
through

Details

Recognition of steadfast leadership and vision

PM Modi was given the prestigious 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 US and India to address global challenges.

The award presented to PM Modi, Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit is given only to the Head of State or Government.

You're
66%
through

Information

Leaders of Australia and Japan also honored

White House National Security Council tweeted, "President Trump awarded the Legion of Merit to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for his leadership and vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific. "

Trump also awarded the Legion of Merit to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison "for his leadership in addressing global challenges and promoting collective security."

Done!
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Related News
Latest
India
Narendra Modi
Donald Trump
White House

Latest

Pakistan plans Bitcoin reserve—but central bank reaffirms crypto ban Cryptocurrency
Smriti Irani kicks off 'Kyunki Saas... 2' with Z+ security  Smriti Irani
Gmail now auto-generates AI summaries for long email threads Gmail
White House acknowledges errors in RFK Jr's health report White House

India

Australia vs India, Day-Night Test: Visitors name playing XI Australia
India slips on Human Development Index, takes the 131st rank Norway
India may have to spend $1.8 billion on coronavirus vaccine Coronavirus
Australia vs India, 1st Test: Day 1 Session 2 report Virat Kohli

Narendra Modi

Coronavirus: PM Modi meets CMs, discusses vaccination drive Arvind Kejriwal
Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel dies of coronavirus-linked complications Gujarat
PM to visit three cities to review coronavirus vaccine development India
Modi embarks on 3-city tour to view COVID-19 vaccine development Ahmedabad

Donald Trump

#USAElections2020: Trump, Biden register first wins; eyes on Florida Florida
#USAElections2020: Focus on battleground states as counting begins Florida
#USAElections2020: How the Cuban-American vote helped Trump in Florida Florida
#USAElections2020: 'Big win,' says Donald Trump; set to make statement Florida

White House

US cities order curfews amid protests against George Floyd's death United States of America
As protests continued, Trump was briefly taken to underground bunker Donald Trump
US: Teargas fired at peaceful protest for Trump's photo-op Donald Trump
Donald Trump mulling H-1B visa suspension amid rising unemployment India
Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025