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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Israel’s prestigious ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’, the highest honour from the Israeli Parliament. This award recognises his exceptional contributions to strengthening bilateral relations between India and Israel. The honour, presented during Modi’s official visit to Israel, marks a historic achievement as he becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to receive this accolade. The medal was awarded after his significant address to the Knesset, where he spoke about enhancing cooperation and mutual respect between the two nations.
PM Modi was awarded the ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’, the highest honour from Israel’s Parliament.
The recognition highlights his outstanding leadership in strengthening India-Israel relations.
This award emphasises the growing collaboration in defence, technology, diplomacy, and innovation between the two nations.
Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to receive this prestigious honour, marking a historic moment in bilateral relations.
The medal underscores India’s evolving foreign policy and the shared values between India and Israel.
This award signifies a milestone in the India-Israel strategic partnership, reinforcing mutual respect and cooperation.
| Country | Award Name | Receiver | Parliament / Authority | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | Order of King Abdulaziz | PM Narendra Modi | Saudi Parliament | 2016 |
| Afghanistan | State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan | PM Narendra Modi | Afghan Parliament | 2016 |
| Palestine | Grand Collar of the State of Palestine | PM Narendra Modi | Palestinian Legislative Council | 2018 |
| United Arab Emirates | Order of Zayed | PM Narendra Modi | UAE Parliament | 2019 |
| Bahrain | King Hamad Order of the Renaissance | PM Narendra Modi | Bahraini Parliament | 2019 |
| Maldives | Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddeen | PM Narendra Modi | Maldivian Parliament | 2019 |
| United States | Legion of Merit (Chief Commander degree) | PM Narendra Modi | US Congress | 2020 |
| Bhutan | Order of the Druk Gyalpo (Dragon King) | PM Narendra Modi | Bhutanese Parliament | 2019 |
| Fiji | Companion of the Order of Fiji | PM Narendra Modi | Fijian Parliament | 2014 |
| Papua New Guinea | Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu | PM Narendra Modi | Papua New Guinea Parliament | 2018 |
| Palau | Ebakl Award | PM Narendra Modi | Palauan Congress | 2015 |
| Egypt | Order of the Nile | PM Narendra Modi | Egyptian Parliament | 2016 |
| France | Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour | PM Narendra Modi | French Parliament | 2018 |
| Greece | Grand Cross of the Order of Honour | PM Narendra Modi | Greek Parliament | 2018 |
| Dominica | Dominica Award of Honour | PM Narendra Modi | Dominican Parliament | 2015 |
| Nigeria | Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger | PM Narendra Modi | Nigerian Parliament | 2017 |
| Guyana | Order of Excellence | PM Narendra Modi | Guyanese Parliament | 2018 |
| Cyprus | Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III | PM Narendra Modi | Cypriot Parliament | 2017 |
| Namibia | Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis | PM Narendra Modi | Namibian Parliament | 2016 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago | PM Narendra Modi | Trinidad & Tobago Parliament | 2018 |
| Ghana | Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana | PM Narendra Modi | Ghanaian Parliament | 2016 |
| Sri Lanka | Mithra Vibhushana | PM Narendra Modi | Sri Lankan Parliament | 2017 |
| Barbados | Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados | PM Narendra Modi | Barbadian Parliament | 2015 |
| Mauritius | Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean | PM Narendra Modi | Mauritian Parliament | 2015 |
The award of Israel’s ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ to PM Modi highlights the growing strategic partnership between India and Israel. It recognises his leadership in fostering bilateral cooperation, particularly in areas like defence, technology, and diplomacy, marking a historic milestone in India-Israel relations.