During the visit, Modi and Netanyahu will review the significant progress made in India – Israel Strategic Partnership, and discuss further opportunities in various areas of cooperation, the MEA said.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Israel will reaffirm the deep and long-standing strategic partnership between the two countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Israel on Wednesday, February 25 at the invitation of his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.
“During the visit, the Prime Minister will meet the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu. The two leaders will review the significant progress made in India – Israel Strategic Partnership, and discuss further opportunities in various areas of cooperation, including science and technology, innovation, defence and security, agriculture, water management, trade and economy, and people-to-people exchanges,” the MEA said in a statement issued ahead of Modi’s departure.
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The two leaders – Modi and Netanyahu – are also expected to exchange perspectives on regional and global issues of mutual interest, read the MEA statement. Modi is also scheduled to meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog during the visit.
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“This visit will reaffirm the deep and long-standing strategic partnership between the two countries and will present an opportunity to review the common challenges as well as realign efforts towards achieving their shared vision for a robust partnership between two resilient democracies,” the ministry added.
What Netanyahu said on Modi’s Israel visit
Ahead of Modi’s visit, Netanyahu on Sunday highlighted the bilateral relationship between India and Israel, calling the Indian Prime Minister’s arrival a “historic moment”.
He said that the bond between Israel and India is a powerful alliance between two global leaders. “We are partners in innovation, security, and a shared strategic vision. Together, we are building an axis of nations committed to stability and progress.”
The Israeli Prime Minister also spoke about creating a system of alliance “around or within the Middle East” against the “radical axis”.
“On Wednesday, the Prime Minister of India, my friend Narendra Modi, will arrive in Israel. In the vision I see before my eyes, we will create a complete system of alliances around or within the Middle East. An axis of countries that see reality, the challenges, and the goals with one eye, facing the radical axis,” the Israeli Prime Minister said.
Responding to Netanyahu’s post, PM Modi said that he fully agrees with the Israeli leader on the bond between the two countries.
“India deeply values the enduring friendship with Israel, built on trust, innovation, and a shared commitment to peace and progress,” Modi said, adding, “Looking forward to our discussions during my upcoming Israel visit.”
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