Last Updated on February 25, 2026 2:15 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS
Staff Reporter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two day State visit to Israel this morning. This is his second visit to Israel.
During the visit, Prime Minister Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, will review the significant progress made in India – Israel Strategic Partnership.
They will 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 leaders are also expected to exchange perspectives on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
Ahead of his visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed hope that his two-day state visit to Israel will further consolidate the enduring bonds between the two countries.
In his departure statement ahead of the visit, the Prime Minister said it would set new goals for the Strategic Partnership and advance a shared vision for a resilient, innovative, and prosperous future for both countries.
He said that India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted Strategic Partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism in recent years.
Meanwhile, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has said that his country and people is looking forward to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mr. Herzog’s statement came in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s departure statement wherein he mentioned that he is looking forward to his engagements with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.
Earlier in a social media post on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu termed Prime Minister Modi’s arrival as a historic moment, underscoring the strength of the India-Israel alliance.
Highlighting his personal rapport with PM Modi, the Israeli PM noted their frequent exchanges and mutual visits, calling the Indian leader not just a partner but a personal friend.
A key highlight of the visit will be PM Modi becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset. In his departure statement, PM Modi described the occasion as a tribute to the strong parliamentary and democratic ties binding the two countries.
India’s Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, termed the visit “very historic,” noting that it comes after nearly nine years since the last prime ministerial-level visit. In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Singh said the trip would mark the beginning of a “new phase” and a “new chapter” in bilateral ties.
He emphasised that the aim is to broaden and deepen cooperation beyond traditional sectors to include financial collaboration, trade expansion, cross-border payments and advanced technology partnerships.
A ‘Historic’ Visit Amid Geopolitical Shifts
Netanyahu described the visit as “historic,” calling PM Modi a “dear friend” and highlighting the growing strategic alignment between the two nations. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said the India-Israel partnership represents a “powerful alliance between two global leaders” committed to innovation, security and stability.
