The highest French civilian distinction, Officer of the Legion of Honour, was conferred today on US Secretary of State John Kerry for his contribution in peace effort. <br/><br/>French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault bestowed the award on Kerry after the two held talks on Syria's war. Calling him a friend to France, the Foreign Ministry said he earned the distinction for his indefatigable efforts in favor of peace. <br/><br/>Kerry has visited Paris countless times as secretary of state for high-level diplomatic meetings on Syria, Ukraine and other hotspots.<br/>