Who has been conferred Singapores prestigious military award, the Ping...
Admiral Sunil Lanba has been conferred Singapore's prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service Medal (Military) (MSM(M)).
Explanation:
• Admiral Sunil Lanba, the former Chief of Naval Staff, has been conferred Singapore's prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service Medal (Military) (MSM(M)).
• He was awarded the medal by Singapore President Halimah Yacob at the Istana, the presidential palace in Singapore.
• The Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) is awarded to foreign military personnel for their contributions towards the strengthening of bilateral defence relations with Singapore.
• Admiral Lanba has played a key role in enhancing cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy.
• He had visited Singapore in May 2019 and held discussions with senior officials of the Singapore government and the military.
• The award is a recognition of his efforts towards strengthening bilateral defence ties between India and Singapore.
Who has been conferred Singapores prestigious military award, the Ping...
Admiral Sunil Lanba has been conferred Singapore's prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service Medal (Military) (MSM(M)).
Explanation:
• Admiral Sunil Lanba is a retired Indian Navy officer who served as the 23rd Chief of the Naval Staff from May 2016 to May 2019.
• The Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) or Meritorious Service Medal (Military) (MSM(M)) is a military award of Singapore that is awarded to foreign military personnel who have rendered commendable military service to Singapore.
• Admiral Sunil Lanba was awarded the MSM(M) in recognition of his significant contribution towards enhancing the longstanding defence relations between India and Singapore.
• The award was presented to Admiral Lanba by Singapore's President Halimah Yacob during a ceremony held at the Istana, the official residence of the President of Singapore, on 8th October 2019.