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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed his firm conviction and 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 the Legion of Merit by American President Donald Trump.
The award recognises the efforts of the people of India and the US to improve bilateral ties, Modi said in a series of tweets, asserting that this was reflected in the bipartisan consensus in both countries about their strategic partnership.
The 21st century presents both unprecedented challenges as well as opportunities, he said, adding that the India-US relationship can "leverage the vast potential of our people's unique strengths to provide global leadership for the benefit of entire humanity".