Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope that his two-day state visit will further strengthen the enduring and strong ties between Israel and India. In a statement issued before his departure, he said the visit will set new goals for the strategic partnership between the two countries and advance their shared vision of a resilient, innovative, and prosperous future.
The Prime Minister said that India-Israel relations are strong and multifaceted, having witnessed significant growth and new dynamism in recent years. He described this partnership as based on trust, cooperation, and shared interests.
PM Modi said he looks forward to extensive discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The proposed talks will focus on areas such as science and technology, innovation, agriculture, people-to-people contacts, and startup cooperation. The two leaders will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
The Prime Minister is making this visit at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Israel. It is believed that this visit will provide further concrete direction to ongoing cooperation in defense, technology, agriculture, and innovation, as well as strengthen private sector and educational and cultural ties.
According to diplomatic experts, the visit comes at a time of pressing global issues such as technological change, food security, and regional stability. The India-Israel strategic partnership can advance practical solutions and joint initiatives to address these challenges.
Overall, this visit of PM Modi is expected to take bilateral relations to new heights and set a clear roadmap of cooperation for the coming years.
