The Israel Parliament on Wednesday conferred “Speaker of the Knesset Medal" upon the Prime Minister of India during his address at the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) on Wednesday.
PM Modi has become the first one to receive the “Speaker of the Knesset Medal," which is the highest honour of the Knesset.
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The medal is being conferred in recognition of PM’s exceptional contribution – through his personal leadership – to strengthen strategic relations between India and Israel.
#WATCH| Jerusalem, Israel: Israel Parliament confers “Speaker of the Knesset Medal" upon Prime Minister Narendra ModiThis is the highest honour of the Knesset. The medal is being conferred in recognition of PM’s exceptional contribution – through his personal leadership – to…pic.twitter.com/RAR1AO6n1j
PM Modi is a rare world leader who has received top awards from both Israel and Palestine.
In 2018, PM Narendra Modi was conferred the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine in 2018, which is the highest Palestinian honour for foreign leaders.
I am deeply honoured to receive the Medal of the Knesset.I accept it with humility and gratitude.
This honour is not a tribute to an individual, but to the enduring friendship between India and Israel.
It reflects the shared values that guide our two nations.@KnessetENGhttps://t.co/OGtBMTsLuCpic.twitter.com/6H6Dt9sP6v
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