India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
His Excellency, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,
His Excellency, Mr. Amir Ohana, Speaker of the Knesset,
His Excellency, Mr. Yair Lapid, Leader of the Opposition,
Hon'ble Members of the Knesset,
My dear sisters and brothers,
Shalom!
Namaste!
Hon'ble Members,
It is a privilege and an honour for me to stand before this distinguished House. I do so as the Prime Minister of India, and also as a representative of one ancient civilisation addressing another. I bring with me the greetings of 1.4 billion Indians, and a message of friendship, respect, and partnership.
I thank you, Mr. Speaker, for your kind invitation. And for your wonderful gesture of lighting up the Knesse...