Strengthening the India-Israel bond, PM Narendra Modi addressed the Knesset to thunderous applause, clinched its highest medal, and then rode alongside PM Benjamin Netanyahu to a cutting-edge technology showcase—a sequence immortalized in a shared social media snapshot.
Jerusalem’s legislative chamber witnessed a first: an Indian PM’s speech. Immediately after, Speaker Amir Ohana draped the ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ on Modi, hailing his vision for partnership.
Modi reciprocated with heartfelt thanks, positioning the award as validation of deep-rooted ties between two innovation-driven democracies. He delved into collaborative successes in defense R&D, water tech, and beyond.
En route to the museum, the leaders’ joint car ride photo, posted by Modi, radiated bonhomie. Captioned, ‘PM Netanyahu and I head to a technology progress exhibition following my Knesset speech,’ it resonated widely.
Modi’s dual honors from Israel and Palestine—the latter’s Grand Collar in 2018—affirm his exceptional diplomatic clout in a polarized region, rare for any world leader.
This sojourn builds on years of momentum, from Modi’s 2017 ‘selfie government’ visit to multibillion-dollar deals in play. The personal chemistry evident in the photo hints at accelerated pacts on cybersecurity and space tech. As Modi wraps up, the alliance emerges stronger, primed for mutual gains in a volatile world.