Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday left for Israel on a two-day visit during which he will hold discussions with his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, address the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) and interact with the Indian diaspora.
In his departure statement, the prime minister said India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism, and he is looking forward to his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
The visit comes at the invitation of his “dear friend Prime Minister Netanyahu,” Modi said.
“I look forward to my discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu aimed at further strengthening our cooperation across various domains, including science and technology, innovation, agriculture, water management, defence and security, trade and investment, as well as people-to-people ties,” he said.
Modi said the two leaders will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and expressed confidence that the visit would further consolidate the “enduring bonds” between India and Israel.
He added that the engagement will set new goals for the strategic partnership and advance a shared vision for a resilient, innovative and prosperous future.
During the visit, Modi will also meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
He will address the Israeli Parliament, becoming the first Indian prime minister to receive the honour — an occasion he described as a tribute to the strong parliamentary and democratic ties between the two nations.
Modi further said he is looking forward to interacting with members of the Indian diaspora in Israel, who have long nurtured and strengthened India–Israel friendship.