PM Narendra Modi Supports Gaza Peace Initiative, Pledges United Stand Against Terror with Israel

Tel Aviv : PM Narendra Modi spoke during a joint news meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, saying India and Israel are united in their opposition to terrorism and its sympathisers, and that they will continue to do so. PM Modi further stated that India and Israel are unequivocal that there is no place for terrorism in the world. He stated that India supports the Gaza Peace Plan and committed to fight terrorism alongside Israel.

#WATCH | Jerusalem | Addressing a joint press briefing with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu, PM Modi says," We will soon give final shape to a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement." pic.twitter.com/Xm42vsLpsu

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PM Narendra Modi states agreement reached to utilise UPI in Israel

PM Modi also stated that a deal was struck for the usage of UPI in Israel. PM Modi added, “We will soon give final shape to a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement.”

“We made a historic decision to elevate our long-standing friendship to the position of special strategic partnership. “This reflects both nations’ aspirations,” he said.

#WATCH | Jerusalem | Addressing a joint press briefing with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu, PM Modi says," We have taken a historic decision to give our time-tested relationship the status of special strategic partnership. This is a reflection of the aspirations of both the… pic.twitter.com/jkBeTYWB35

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PM Modi said: “Shalom! I appreciate Prime Minister Netanyahu’s cordial welcome to me and my delegation. Nine years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Israel for the first time. I’m proud to be returning to Israel after 9 years. Yesterday, I received the ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’, which I dedicate to the 140 crore Indians and the India-Israel connection.”

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PM Narendra Modi holds extensive talks with Netanyahu

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi held extensive talks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in defence and security, trade, technology, and agriculture.

The two sides are also likely to discuss the current situation in the Middle East. India and Israel are also expected to discuss the implementation of the India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and cooperation through I2U2 (India-Israel-UAE-USA).

Prime Minister Modi visits Israeli President Isaac

Prior to his meeting with Netanyahu, PM Modi met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. According to External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, both leaders discussed ways to strengthen collaboration in education, start-ups, innovation, technology, and connectivity during their meeting.

PM Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a two-day visit, hoping to reinvigorate bilateral relations. This is Modi’s second visit to Israel in nine years. During Modi’s first visit to Israel in July 2017, the bilateral relationship was elevated to strategic partnership status.

India and Israel have a deep strategic alliance

India and Israel have a strong strategic connection, with collaboration in science and technology, innovation, military and security, trade and investment, agriculture, water, and people-to-people interactions.

India-Israel relations have improved in recent years, particularly in areas such as defence, scientific research, cybersecurity, and innovation. Defence cooperation has developed as an important foundation of the two countries’ partnership, with Israel supplying India with a wide range of military platforms and weapon systems.

The two sides’ trade and investment ties are also steadily improving. During Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s November visit to Israel, the terms of reference (ToR) for the start of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) discussions between India and Israel were signed. In September, the two countries signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) to boost economic relations.