New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, congratulated former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao on being conferred with India's highest civilian honour, 'Bharat Ratna' on Friday.

He recalled that under Rao's leadership in 1992, India and Israel had established diplomatic relations.

"Congratulations to Shri PV Narasimha Rao on this recognition. In 1992, during his tenure as PM, diplomatic relations between India and Israel were established. 32 years later, these relationships flourish like very few do," Gilon posted on X.

Israeli Consul General to Midwest India, Kobbi Shoshani also commended the move, acknowledging his pivotal role in establishing full diplomatic relations between Israel and India.

"Great move by the...