The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the two leaders explored avenues to enhance bilateral cooperation in education, innovation, tech, and connectivity.
Image posted by MEA on X.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the second day of his two-day state visit to Israel on Thursday. During the meeting, Modi and Herzog discussed several issues of bilateral interest and ways to further strengthen the special India-Israel Partnership.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the two leaders explored avenues to enhance bilateral cooperation in education, innovation, tech, and connectivity.
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“Ties of warmth and goodwill! PM @narendramodi called on the President @Isaac_Herzog of Israel today. PM thanked President Herzog for his steadfast support in strengthening the special India-Israel Partnership. Both leaders explored avenues to further enhance cooperation in education, start-ups, innovation, tech, and connectivity,” the MEA said.
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PM Modi also planted a tree in the Israeli Presidential Gardens under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative. He also invited President Herzog to visit India in the near future, the MEA said.
Ahead of the meeting, President Herzog extended a warm welcome to the Prime Minister. In a social media post on X, he wrote, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the people of Israel welcome you with open arms. I look forward to hosting you today in Jerusalem!”
Modi, Netanyahu pay respects at Yad Vashem
Earlier in the day, PM Modi paid his respects at Yad Vashem, Israel’s official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust in Jerusalem. He was accompanied by his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu. They also planted a sapling at the Holocaust victims’ memorial site.
“Honouring the memory of victims of the Holocaust and renewing our shared commitment to uphold peace and human dignity. PM Narendra Modi visited Yad Vasham, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. This was the second visit of the PM to Yad Vashem. PM laid a wreath and paid homage to the victims of the Holocaust. PM also visited the poignant Book of Names Hall, a powerful tribute preserving the memory of millions who perished during the holocaust. The memorial stands as a solemn reminder of the brutality of the past and our collective resolve to stand against injustice and create a better world,” the MEA said.
On the first day of his Israel visit, Modi on Wednesday held bilateral talks with Netanyahu and addressed the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament. Following his address, the Israeli Parliament conferred the “Speaker of the Knesset Medal” on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “exceptional contribution through his personal leadership” to strengthen strategic relations between India and Israel.
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