A grand ceremonial welcome greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tel Aviv, orchestrated by Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara at Ben Gurion Airport. What started as a standard state visit greeting evolved into a memorable, laughter-filled interaction.
Hailing Modi as a great leader impeccably dressed, Netanyahu embraced him warmly. The highlight? Noticing the saffron pocket square in Modi’s jacket perfectly complementing Sara’s attire, prompting hilarious reactions from the trio.
Netanyahu shared the joyful clip online, succinctly noting his welcome to ‘my friend Narendra Modi.’ This two-day itinerary features Modi’s groundbreaking Knesset speech – a first for any Indian PM – alongside diaspora interactions and a tech expo visit.
Pre-arrival hype included the Jerusalem Post’s special edition flashing Modi’s photo with ‘Namaste’ and ‘Shalom,’ symbolizing greetings of peace.
Building on 2017’s successes, this visit eyes expanded cooperation in AI, defense, and agriculture. Amid geopolitical shifts, Modi’s diplomacy emphasizes mutual growth, innovation, and stability, promising lasting impacts for both countries.