Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s impactful Israel visit has invigorated talks on a free trade pact, as shared by Consul General Yigal Revach in an exclusive IANS conversation from Mumbai.
The leaders’ bond, nurtured since Modi’s Chief Minister visit, shone through. Israelis, including lawmakers, expatriates, and press, expressed heartfelt praise for Modi’s tenure and India’s support in the last two-plus years.
Honored with Israel’s paramount civilian distinction, Modi’s receipt underscores his legacy. ‘The Knesset’s top award salutes his Indian leadership and fortification of our ties,’ Revach remarked.
Strategic defense ties, forged in shared anti-terror struggles, feature prominently. Modi’s firm response to October 7 events and Israel’s solidarity pave the way for joint systems, notably long-range missiles vital for India’s future defenses.
Expanding scopes cover space, energy sectors, cyber realms, academia, water solutions, AI breakthroughs, fintech ecosystems, quantum leaps, biotech frontiers, and chip technologies. Joint ventures and a prospective FTA are priorities.
Opportunely timed as Modi’s second PM visit (third total), it evoked enthusiastic reception, affirming Israel’s perception of India as a superpower democracy. The Modi-Netanyahu personal link elevates this extraordinary partnership.