The concept of “Hakarat Hatov” — saying “thanks” and acknowledging someone’s efforts on your behalf — is one of the strongest ethical directives found in Jewish life. Albania’s President Ilir Meta is among those “strong ethical people” who also hold by this standard.
(1/3) Honored by the very cordial reception of the Speaker of , . I thanked him gratefully for the messages of solidarity following the tragic earthquake of Nov 26, 2019 and for the search and rescue operations that the undertook in our country.????? pic.twitter.com/NSmmETCKfe
— Ilir Meta (@ilirmetazyrtar)
The Albanian leader arrived in Israel last week carrying with him his nation’s Golden Eagle Decoration. It’s one of the highest honors in the country.
Israel Sends Search & Rescue Team After 6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Albania
President Meta brought the award with him in order to present the award to the Israel Defense Force National Search & Rescue Unit during a visit to the Ramla military base while in the country for the Fifth World Holocaust Forum.
The IDF sent a rescue team to help the nation of Albania after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake – the worst in decades – struck the nation’s coastal cities last November. Fifty-two people were killed, 3,000 were injured and thousands more were left homeless as a result of the quake.
As world leaders gather in Jerusalem for the , the President of Albania, , took a moment to meet with & thank the team of IDF soldiers who came to the aid of his nation after a deadly earthquake struck last November. pic.twitter.com/jOLRdFpjpX
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF)
President Meta said he was making the presentation “In appreciation and gratitude for the excellent work in helping our institutions and communities severely affected by the aftermath of the tragic earthquake.”
(1/2) In appreciation&gratitude for the excellent work in helping our institutions&communities severely affected by the aftermath of the tragic earthquake, I had the honor of awarding the "Golden Eagle Decoration" to the wonderful team of the National Rescue Unit of . ????? pic.twitter.com/gzekDY6Urn
— Ilir Meta (@ilirmetazyrtar)
(2/2) With their valuable help, valuable lessons, extraordinary humanity and solidarity, they further consolidated the friendly and historic relationship between our two peoples and countries. ????? pic.twitter.com/0blcfZSGfx
— Ilir Meta (@ilirmetazyrtar)