Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli Parliament Knesset on Wednesday. After this address, Prime Minister Modi has been awarded Israel’s highest parliamentary honor ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’.
He is the first leader in the world to receive this honour. This medal has been given to him for his personal leadership and taking India-Israel strategic relations to a new height.
This achievement of PM Modi is also special because he has become one of the few global leaders in the world who have been honored with their highest civilian honors by both Israel and Palestine.
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It is worth noting that in the year 2018, PM Modi was awarded the ‘Grand Collar of the State of Palestine’, which is Palestine’s biggest honor for foreign leaders. This medal received in the Israeli Parliament on Wednesday proves that India has made its independent and solid identity in the complex politics of the Middle East.
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PM Modi became emotional after receiving the honor
After receiving the honour, Prime Minister Modi humbly expressed his gratitude to Israel. He said, “I am deeply honored to receive the Knesset Medal. I accept it with humility and gratitude. This honor is not for any individual, but reflects the unbreakable friendship between India and Israel and our shared values.”
Second trip in 9 years, new energy in relationships
This is Prime Minister Modi’s second visit to Israel in 9 years. It was during his first historic visit in 2017 that India-Israel relations were taken to the level of ‘strategic partnership’. Today, this honor given by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana shows that India has now become not just a trading partner for Israel, but a trusted strategic friend.
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