Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Israel trip as ‘rich and productive,’ underscoring its transformative impact despite brevity. From Jerusalem, Misri shared insights on the red-carpet welcome, 16 key agreements, and a new strategic framework.
Spanning slightly over a day, the visit yielded outsized results, as affirmed by host PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Stemming from Netanyahu’s invite, it propels India-Israel relations forward.
Modi’s Middle East push is evident: recent travels to four Gulf states, reciprocal leader visits to Delhi, and consistent top-tier honors.
Modi made headlines as the inaugural recipient of Israel’s Knesset Speaker Medal, saluting his role in partnership building.
Day one featured a solemn tribute at the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, a presidential huddle, and tree-planting for maternal remembrance.
Modi-Netanyahu parleys agreed to intensify collaboration across tech, cyber, agri-tech, water tech, defense, business, and interpersonal links.
Sealing the deal, 16 MoUs were inked on diverse fronts, culminating in an upgraded ‘Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation, and Prosperity.’
This milestone reflects profound mutual confidence, setting the stage for collaborative triumphs in innovation and beyond.