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Israel Rolls Out Red Carpet for PM Modi with Parliament Lit in Indian Colors

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has warmly welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his state visit, calling him a "true friend." In a grand gesture, Israel's Knesset was illuminated in the colors of the Indian flag to honor the visiting leader. PM Modi is visiting at the invitation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to review and advance the strategic partnership across multiple sectors. The visit aims to reaffirm the deep, long-standing ties between the two democracies.

Key Points: Israel-India Friendship: Modi Visit Strengthens Strategic Bond

  • Strategic partnership review
  • Knesset lit in Indian colors
  • Focus on defense & innovation
  • Second visit by PM Modi
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"Relationship between Israel and India is bond of deep friendship": Israeli opposition leader ahead of PM Modi's visit

Israeli opposition leader calls PM Modi a "true friend" as Knesset is lit in Indian flag colors ahead of his state visit to meet Netanyahu.

"The relationship between Israel and India is not merely a strategic one, but a bond of deep friendship between nations. - Yair Lapid"

Tel Aviv, February 25

Ahead of PM Modi's upcoming visit, the leader of the Opposition in Israel, Yair Lapid, on Tuesday, emphasised that the India-Israel relationship goes beyond strategy, describing it as a deep bond of friendship between the two nations.

He also called PM Modi a "true friend" of Israel.

In a post on X, Lapid wrote, "All of Israel is excited to welcome Prime Minister Modi tomorrow. He is a true friend of Israel. The relationship between Israel and India is not merely a strategic one, but a bond of deep friendship between nations."

Israel's Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana shared that the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) is illuminated in the colours of the Indian flag in honour of Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit.

"In tribute to Prime Minister @narendramodi, the Knesset is illuminated tonight in the colours of the Indian flag," Ohana wrote in a post on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a State visit to Israel on February 25-26, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday.

The visit comes at the invitation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and marks the Prime Minister's second visit to Israel, following his 2017 trip when he became the first-ever Indian Prime Minister to visit the country.

During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The two leaders will review the significant progress made in the India-Israel Strategic Partnership and discuss further opportunities in various areas of cooperation, including science and technology, innovation, defence and security, agriculture, water management, trade and economy, and people-to-people exchanges.

According to the MEA, the leaders are also expected to exchange perspectives on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

The Prime Minister will also call on Isaac Herzog, the President of Israel.

This visit will reaffirm the deep and long-standing strategic partnership between the two countries and present an opportunity to review common challenges, as well as realign efforts towards achieving their shared vision for a robust partnership between two resilient democracies.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's heartwarming to see such gestures of friendship, like lighting up the Knesset in our flag's colours. The relationship does feel like it has moved beyond just strategic interests to genuine mutual respect.
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Rohit P
While I support strong bilateral ties, I hope our foreign policy remains balanced and principled, especially regarding the Palestinian issue. Our historical stance of supporting just causes should not be diluted for strategic gains. A respectful critique.
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Sarah B
The tech and defense collaborations are a game-changer. As someone in the tech sector, I've seen firsthand how Israeli expertise in cybersecurity complements Indian software prowess. More people-to-people exchanges would be great!
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Michael C
Two resilient democracies standing together. The world needs more of such partnerships based on shared values of innovation and facing common challenges. Good move.
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Ananya R
The focus on agriculture and water management is the most important part for me. If we can adopt more Israeli drip irrigation tech, it can revolutionise farming in dry regions of India. Jai Kisan! 🙏

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