Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by the Indian community in Israel upon his arrival at his hotel in Tel Aviv. The reception showcased India’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Modi enjoyed cultural performances and praised the artists who greeted him, with chants of ‘Modi Modi’, ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’, and ‘Vande Mataram’ echoing the strong affection for India and the immense popularity of the Indian PM.
PM Modi’s visit began with a private meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Ben-Gurion International Airport, marking the start of his two-day State Visit. The discussions between the two leaders encompassed various topics aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and addressing regional issues. Netanyahu expressed his admiration for Modi, emphasizing the strong bond of friendship between them.
The camaraderie between the two leaders was evident as Netanyahu welcomed Modi with a warm hug and praised him as a great leader. The Israeli Prime Minister also noted the color coordination between Modi’s pocket square and his wife Sara’s attire, symbolizing the close personal relationship shared between the leaders.
Netanyahu extended a warm welcome to Modi, highlighting the historic nature of the visit and the deep friendship between India and Israel. The agenda for the visit includes attending a reception at the Knesset, participating in an innovation event in Jerusalem, and hosting a joint dinner. The leaders are set to sign agreements focusing on economic, security, and diplomatic cooperation to further strengthen ties between the two nations.
Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude for the warm reception by his Israeli counterpart and his wife, emphasizing his commitment to productive discussions that would enhance the friendship between India and Israel. Modi’s visit aims to build on the progress made during his previous trip to Israel in 2017, particularly in defense, agriculture, and water management cooperation.
During his departure statement, PM Modi underscored the robust Strategic Partnership between India and Israel, emphasizing the growth in cooperation across various sectors. The upcoming discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu will focus on advancing collaboration in science, technology, innovation, agriculture, water management, defense, security, trade, investment, and people-to-people ties.
In addition to meeting President Isaac Herzog, PM Modi will also address the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so. This occasion symbolizes the strong parliamentary and democratic bonds uniting India and Israel.
