Tel Aviv, Feb. 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday warmly responded to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, praising him for wearing traditional Indian attire ahead of a joint dinner that the Israeli PM had hosted on Wednesday.

In a post on X, Netanyahu wrote," Before our joint dinner, I surprised my friend Prime Minister Modi by wearing traditional Indian attire."

Responding to the gesture, Prime Minister Modi, in a post on X, said, "Truly splendid! Your fondness for Indian attire reflects your respect for the rich culture and traditions of our country."

Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with the Medal of the Knesset, becoming the first recipient of the honour. This is the highest honour ...