Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal strengthened India’s partnership with Israel during a series of engagements on November 20–21, the Government said on November 22. His meetings focused on expanding cooperation in agriculture, technology, innovation, trade and investment — reflecting the growing strategic alignment between the two nations. During his meeting with Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Avi Dichter, Goyal discussed ways to deepen agricultural collaboration.
Minister Dichter briefed him on Israel’s long-term food-security roadmap, advanced seed-improvement programmes and the country’s global leadership in water-reuse technologies. Goyal noted that such expertise holds strong relevance for India’s agricultural priorities. He also visited the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation, where he was introduced to Israel’s renowned innovation ecosystem. He viewed breakthroughs such as drip irrigation systems, medical stent technologies, the Iron Dome system and new immersive virtual-reality solutions.
Goyal described the Centre as an inspiring space that showcases Israel’s journey of creativity and social impact. In another engagement, the Minister experienced an autonomous-drive demonstration by Mobileye, reflecting Israel’s progress in next-generation mobility solutions. He also visited Kibbutz Ramat Rachel to understand its cooperative lifestyle, sustainable farming practices and community-driven model of development. Goyal began his official visit on November 20 with a meeting with Israel’s Minister of Economy, Nir Barkat. Both leaders reviewed the current trade relationship and discussed new opportunities for collaboration.
