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India & Israel Forge AI, Cyber & Trade Pacts During PM Modi's Historic Visit

India and Israel signed a series of agreements and Memoranda of Understanding during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Jerusalem. The pacts span critical sectors including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, agriculture, and maritime heritage. The signings took place in the presence of PM Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with several ministers from both nations involved. These accords are aimed at deepening the strategic, technological, and economic partnership between the two countries.

Key Points: India-Israel Sign AI, Cybersecurity, Trade Agreements

  • AI & cybersecurity collaboration
  • Enhanced trade & UPI linkage
  • Agricultural innovation centre
  • Maritime heritage development
  • Strategic partnership consolidation
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India, Israel sign multiple MoUs, agreements covering AI, cybersecurity, trade during PM Modi's state visit

India and Israel sign multiple MoUs on AI, cybersecurity, trade, and agriculture during PM Modi's state visit, boosting strategic partnership.

"These new agreements and MoUs are expected to yield significant outcomes in research, trade, and high-tech collaboration - Officials"

Jerusalem, February 26

India and Israel on Thursday signed multiple agreements and Memoranda of Understanding across multiple sectors covering Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, education and other sectors during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongoing two-day state visit to the country, reflecting the growing strategic, technological, and economic partnership between the two countries.

The agreements cover areas including innovation, agriculture, geophysical exploration, maritime heritage, fisheries, aquaculture, artificial intelligence, education, commerce, and cybersecurity and were signed in the presence of Prime Minister Modi and his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, ahead of their press statements in Jerusalem.

A cultural exchange MoU and an MoU establishing the India-Israel Innovation Centre for Agriculture were signed by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

An MoU in geophysical exploration was signed by Israel's Energy and Infrastructure Minister and the EAM, while another agreement was inked for the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal with Israel's Minister of Heritage and EAM.

A Declaration of Intent in the field of horizon scanning was signed by Israel's Minister of Science and Technology and Jaishankar, while an MoU on fisheries and aquaculture was signed by Israel's Minister of Agriculture and the EAM.

Alongside, an agreement on advancing education through the use of artificial intelligence was signed by Israel's Minister of Education and Jaishankar.

The report of the 4th India-Israel CEO Forum was also presented by Israel's Trade Commissioner and Indian Ambassador to Israel, JP Singh.

Implementation protocols under agreements in the commerce, services, manufacturing, and restaurant sectors were also concluded.

Additionally, a Letter of Intent on the establishment of a Cyber Centre of Excellence and an MoU linking UPI systems between India's NPCI and Israel's Masav were signed.

Other agreements included a commercial arbitration pact, an MoU between the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and the International Securities Authority, and a separate MoU on artificial intelligence to strengthen collaboration in emerging technologies.

Officials said these new agreements and MoUs are expected to yield significant outcomes in research, trade, and high-tech collaboration, further consolidating the India-Israel strategic partnership.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, the AI and cyber centre agreements are very promising. Hope this leads to more joint research projects and startups. The innovation centre for agriculture could also help our farmers with Israeli drip irrigation tech. Good step forward.
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Priya S
So many MoUs signed! The maritime heritage complex in Lothal is interesting - connecting our ancient Indus Valley civilization with modern partnerships. Hope the education and fisheries agreements bring tangible benefits to students and coastal communities.
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Rohit P
While the agreements look good on paper, the real test is implementation. We've signed many MoUs in the past with various countries with mixed results. Hope there's proper follow-up and accountability. The cyber centre of excellence needs to deliver practical solutions.
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Karthik V
The UPI link with Israel's payment system is a masterstroke! Imagine Indian tourists using UPI in Jerusalem. This is how you make diplomacy work for the common person. More such tech integrations please!
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Michael C
Strategic partnerships like these are essential in today's world. The geophysical exploration agreement could help India in energy security. The CEO forum report presentation shows business communities from both sides are engaged. Win-win for both nations.

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