Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: India and Israel signed landmark deals in innovation, security and diplomacy after the conclusion of the delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on February 26. In a post on X, it further noted that after the signing of the agreements, the two leaders will deliver joint statements to the press. “At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties will sign a series of economic, security, and diplomatic agreements, after which Prime Minister Netanyahu and Prime Minister Modi will deliver joint statements to the media“, the post said.
PM Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu held high-level delegation-level talks in Jerusalem marking a significant moment in the bilateral relationship between the two nations.
As part of this two-day state visit, the PM Modi also met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, a meeting that underscored the growing strategic depth and global relevance of the India-Israel partnership. During their discussions, PM Modi highlighted the vast potential of bilateral cooperation, noting that the relationship “in many areas can be very strong and useful for the global good.”
Focusing on specific sectors of excellence, PM Modi pointed to Israel’s specialised knowledge. “Whether it is science, innovation, or educational institutions, you have great expertise in certain areas, especially regarding water and agriculture,” he said, adding that India has already adopted several Israeli best practices in agriculture with encouraging outcomes.
