Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Israel is the nation that awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Speaker of the Knesset Medal in Jerusalem, marking the first time this highest parliamentary honour was presented to a global leader. The recognition highlights his contribution to strengthening strategic relations, expanding cooperation in defence, agriculture, water management, cybersecurity, and innovation, and advancing negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement. The award symbolizes deep mutual trust and growing diplomatic engagement, reflecting the steady expansion of bilateral ties since full diplomatic relations were established in 1992.