Prime Minister Narendra Modi will touch down in Israel on February 25 for a pivotal two-day state visit, his first since the historic 2017 outing. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu shared the news from his cabinet session, underscoring the ‘special relationship’ forged in recent years.
In social media updates and statements, Netanyahu portrayed the visit as a cornerstone of collaboration with rising global heavyweight India. He envisions a robust network of alliances in and around the Middle East—a ‘hexagon’ uniting nations aligned on realities, threats, and ambitions to confront extremism.
‘Prime Minister Modi, my friend, arrives Wednesday,’ Netanyahu said, highlighting their close friendship marked by regular calls and encounters. He positioned the trip as advancing a grand strategic vision, complementing Israel’s storied US alliance without supplanting it.
Key highlights: Modi’s address to the Knesset, a shared pilgrimage to Yad Vashem, and a Jerusalem forum on cutting-edge tech like AI and quantum tech. These events build on 2017’s legacies in defense, farming tech, water solutions, and innovation hubs.
Netanyahu’s reciprocal 2018 India tour amplified momentum. Today, amid regional unrest, the focus sharpens on anti-terror ops, arms deals, and tech synergies. Agendas likely cover trade growth, cyber defenses, defense accords, and stability efforts.
Israel’s internal politics add intrigue, with opposition querying Knesset protocols. Yet, this rendezvous reaffirms bipartisan resolve to elevate India-Israel ties, navigating common challenges toward prosperity and security.