Indian PM Modi holds talks with Israeli PM on boosting ties

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09 Feb 2023, 11:13 am

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu discussed ways to strengthen India-Israel relations and deepen cooperation in defence and security.

Spoke with PM @netanyahu and discussed ways to strengthen the multifaceted India-Israel friendship, deepen our focus on innovation partnership, and our ongoing cooperation in defence and security.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 8, 2023

Just spoke with Indian PM @narendramodi about ways to strengthen the close relationship between #Israel & #India. Together we'll advance security & economic relations, with a focus on high-tech. Exciting times ahead!
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) February 8, 2023

Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon said the change in the bilateral relationship between the two countries came after a first-ever visit of the Indian Prime Minister to Israel followed by Netanyahu's visit to India.

"We have to say that there were visits before that of Indian President and Israeli President, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, but the visit of PM Modi and a few months later in 2017, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came to India on January 18 - this was a game changer to relations between the two countries," added Gilon.

The Israeli envoy expanded on how both countries upgraded relations to a strategic partnership, adding that several doors opened for cooperation.

(ANI)

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