Jerusalem witnessed a landmark event as Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian leader to be awarded the Knesset’s highest accolade, the Speaker’s Medal, during his address to the Israeli parliament. The ceremony on Wednesday celebrated his pivotal role in elevating India-Israel relations to new heights.
This supreme honor from the Knesset acknowledges Modi’s visionary leadership in forging stronger strategic ties. In his response, the Prime Minister thanked the house profusely, emphasizing the mutual respect that defines the partnership.
In a gesture of goodwill, PM Modi revealed that India’s Parliament has formed a dedicated group to nurture ties with Israel. He invited all Knesset members to India, advocating for increased interactions among parliamentarians to deepen people-to-people connections.
Turning to economic momentum, Modi highlighted India’s rapid ascent as a global economic powerhouse, on track to rank among the top three economies. He pledged concerted efforts to expand trade volumes, streamline investments, and pioneer joint infrastructure ventures, promising mutual growth.
Philosophically, Modi bridged cultural heritages, comparing Israel’s ethos of world repair with India’s universal family ideal. ‘Both philosophies extend responsibility beyond boundaries,’ he remarked, inspiring a sense of shared destiny.
This accolade arrives amid burgeoning cooperation in areas like cybersecurity, agriculture, and water management. It reinforces the strategic alliance that has weathered geopolitical storms, positioning both democracies as key players in a multipolar world.