Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Israel itinerary reached an emotional peak Thursday at Yad Vashem, where he honored Holocaust victims with profound respect. Commemorating the six million lives extinguished under Nazi terror, Modi’s wreath-laying and silent contemplation resonated deeply.
This return visit to the memorial included a walk through the Book of Names, a testament to preserving every victim’s memory against oblivion. Such acts remind us of humanity’s duty to learn from tragedy and build bridges of empathy.
Shifting to diplomacy, Modi conferred with President Herzog on elevating India-Israel synergies. Topics spanned academic exchanges, startup ecosystems, technological breakthroughs, and enhanced connectivity – pillars for future prosperity.
In the Presidential Garden, they planted a tree via the ‘One Tree in Mother’s Name’ program, blending environmental action with tribute to motherhood. Modi graciously urged Herzog to visit India soon, nurturing bilateral warmth.
The state visit nears its close with a press interaction alongside Netanyahu. Earlier highlights: airport honors from Netanyahu couple, pioneering Knesset speech earning the Speaker Medal, and Netanyahu’s heartfelt praise dubbing Modi his ‘brother beyond friendship’ with nods to their iconic hug.
Modi’s diplomacy weaves remembrance, innovation, and alliance, positioning India as a global force for good while forging unbreakable ties with Israel.