Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to Israel to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The visit aims to enhance cooperation in defense, security, trade, economy, and innovation. This trip marks PM Modi’s second visit to Israel, with discussions planned on various areas of collaboration such as science, technology, defense, agriculture, and people-to-people exchanges.
During the visit, PM Modi will also meet Israel’s President Isaac Herzog. Simultaneously, negotiations for the India-Israel Free Trade Agreement have commenced in New Delhi. These discussions, coinciding with PM Modi’s visit, are expected to strengthen economic ties between the two nations. The agreement, initiated in November 2025, is designed to expand trade and economic cooperation, benefiting businesses, including micro, small, and medium enterprises.
India and Israel possess complementary strengths in innovation, technology, cybersecurity, agriculture, and services. The Free Trade Agreement is anticipated to enhance bilateral trade by leveraging these synergies. Chief Negotiators from both countries emphasized the importance of a balanced and forward-looking agreement that reflects the evolving partnership. Israel’s Chief Negotiator highlighted the agreement’s potential to bolster supply chains, foster cooperation, and access new markets for both nations.
