Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday reflected on the ‘Modi Hug’, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal embrace is something special. “Earlier today, my wife Sara and I greeted you at the airport. And, just as you came down the steps, we embraced each other. Because Prime Minister Modi’s personal embrace is something special. It’s called the ‘Modi Hug’. It’s well known around the world,” Netanyahu said while addressing Israeli Parliament…
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Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IANS) Members of the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, on Wednesday gave a standing ovation and a huge round of applause to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived at Israel’s House of Representatives to give a landmark address – the first-ever by an Indian PM. Chants of ‘Modi-Modi’ reverberated at the Knesset as PM Modi arrived to attend the official reception ceremony along with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.”Mr. Prime Minister, Jerusalem me aapka swagat hai, Kness…
Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a private meeting with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu at the Ben-Gurion International Airport on Wednesday soon after his arrival in the country on a two-day State Visit with the two leaders discussing a wide range of subjects aimed at boosting bilateral ties. “This is a bond of real friendship. Great friend, my great friend,” Netanyahu is seen saying while meeting PM Modi in a video shared by the Israeli Prime Minister’s offi…
Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian community in Israel as he arrived at his hotel in Tel Aviv, Wednesday afternoon. The spectacular engagement highlighted India’s cultural and spiritual heritage. PM Modi witnessed cultural performances and applauded the performing artists who welcomed him. Chants of ‘Modi Modi’, ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ reverberated, underscoring the deep love for India and massive popularity enjoyed by…
Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday praised PM Narendra Modi’s strong leadership as the Indian leader touched down in Tel Aviv on a two-day State Visit to the country. In a warm and special gesture, Netanyahu and First Lady Sara Netanyahu welcomed PM Modi at the Ben-Gurion airport during a memorable ceremony. . “You are a great leader,” said Netanyahu after the two leaders exchanged a warm hug at the tarmac.The Israeli PM also engaged in an animated con…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Israel for a two-day state visit, where he will hold wide-ranging discussions with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, and also address the Israeli Parliament, Knesset – the first by any Indian Prime Minister. Israeli PM Netanyahu received PM Modi at the Tel Aviv airport, as he did during the last visit in July 2017, and the two leaders over the next two days are expected to engage at various platforms, including Prime Ministe…
Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday on a two-day State Visit to Israel, his first to the country since 2017. In a special gesture, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu welcomed PM Modi at the Ben Gurion airport. Both leaders hugged each other, warmly displaying their trademark camaraderie and friendship which taken the relationship between both countries to a new high over the last decade.During his visit, PM Modi…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Wednesday that he is looking forward to his visit to Israel and expressed confidence that it will further strengthen bilateral ties. “I am also looking forward to my visit to Israel. I am confident that my visit will further strengthen the bilateral relations between our two countries,” PM Modi posted on X while replying to Israel’s Leader of Opposition Yair Lapid’s post.”Whole Israel is excited to welcome Prime Minister Modi tomorr…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a two-day visit to Israel, the BJP on Wednesday said that the visit would not only strengthen trade ties between India and Israel but also deepen cultural and civilisational bonds between the two nations. Speaking to IANS, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal said, “India and Israel share a long-standing friendship and are natural allies. As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said, the entire nation of Israel is eagerly awaiti…
Jerusalem, Feb 25 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his two-day State visit to Israel on Wednesday, President Isaac Herzog stated that the people of Israel look forward to welcoming him. In a post on X, Herzog stated, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the State of Israel and the people of Israel look forward to welcoming you to Israel.”His statement came in response to PM Modi’s departure statement on X, where he mentioned that he is looking forward to his engagements with his Isra…