Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the Knesset resonated with promises of turbocharged economic bonds between India and Israel. Vowing to scale up trade, reinforce investments, and pioneer shared infrastructure, Modi positioned the partnership as a cornerstone of future prosperity.
A fresh bilateral investment treaty offers the bedrock of trust for commerce. Modi cataloged India’s trade milestones with EU, UK, UAE, and Oman, while noting Israel’s trade boom remains untapped. Negotiations for a game-changing FTA are in full swing to harness full potential.
Multilateral initiatives like I2U2 and the economic corridor linking India to Europe via the Middle East will amplify joint endeavors. Echoing Israel’s ‘Startup Nation’ moniker, Modi spotlighted the incubator launched in 2018 with Netanyahu, now backing 900 innovators.
Hosting the globe’s biggest AI summit last week, India aligns its ambitions with Israel’s tech prowess. Opportunities abound in quantum, semiconductors, AI, and borderless digital finance via public infrastructure.
Israel’s mastery in desert farming—precision watering and resource management—has reshaped India’s fields. Forty-three Centers of Excellence have skilled over 500,000 farmers; scaling to 100 will benefit millions, including fisherfolk.
Modi’s vision paints a roadmap for symbiotic growth, merging innovation, scale, and resilience.