Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming two-day visit to Israel, starting February 25, has Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu buzzing with optimism. Arriving Wednesday after a nine-year gap, Modi will engage in high-stakes dialogues aimed at supercharging economic, diplomatic, and defense collaborations.
Netanyahu spotlighted high-tech sectors during his cabinet briefing. Artificial intelligence and quantum computing top the agenda, poised to propel bilateral relations into a new era. ‘This partnership will unlock unprecedented opportunities,’ he declared.
The schedule is action-packed: a Knesset speech, a solemn visit to Yad Vashem, and participation in a Jerusalem innovation summit alongside Netanyahu.
Beyond tech, Netanyahu proposed a strategic ‘hexagon’ alliance to combat extremism. Linking India with Greece, Cyprus, and select Arab, African, and Asian countries, this bloc would unite nations aligned on real-world threats. ‘Our shared perspectives can yield powerful results, fortifying our collective strength and future,’ he said.
Netanyahu’s praise for India is effusive. Speaking to U.S.-Jewish leaders on February 15, he highlighted India’s 1.4 billion people and its immense power and popularity. ‘We’re discussing every kind of cooperation,’ he affirmed.
Since Modi’s groundbreaking 2017 visit—the first by any Indian PM—relations have flourished. This return trip signals an even bolder chapter in Indo-Israeli synergy, with tech innovations and security pacts at its core.