U.S. President Donald Trump has awarded the prestigious Legion of Merit to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for his "leadership and vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific," the U.S. government said Monday.The medal was also presented to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "elevating the U.S.-India strategic partnership" and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison for "addressing global challenges and promoting collective security," the National Security Council said on Twitter.“President @realDonaldTrump awarded the Legion of Merit to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for h…READ FULL ARTICLE
