In a glowing assessment, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri labeled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s whirlwind Israel visit as immensely fruitful. Addressing the media in Jerusalem, he detailed the historic honors, landmark agreements, and strategic upgrades that defined the 24-hour sojourn.
‘Short in duration but rich in outcomes,’ Misri noted, aligning with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s view of it as ‘special.’ Invited by Netanyahu, Modi’s trip accelerates India’s proactive diplomacy in the Middle East.
It’s part of Modi’s visionary outreach: visits to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman, and now Israel, plus inbound visits from regional heads. Each stop brought unparalleled accolades.
Modi etched history by receiving the prestigious ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ – a global first – for bolstering India-Israel friendship.
The itinerary was poignant and purposeful. Modi began at Yad Vashem, honoring Holocaust victims, then engaged with President Isaac Herzog and planted a tree symbolizing maternal sacrifice.
High-level discussions delved into mutual interests: advancing ties in innovation, cyber defenses, farming tech, water resources, military cooperation, commerce, and cultural exchanges.
The highlight? Exchanging 16 pivotal MoUs spanning tech, agriculture, security, and trade. Relations soared to a ‘Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation, and Prosperity,’ a testament to enduring alliance.
This visit reinforces India’s rising stature in West Asia, promising innovation-driven prosperity and fortified defenses for both democracies.