Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s concise Israel visit earned high marks from Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who termed it ‘rich and productive.’ In his Jerusalem briefing, Misri unpacked the lavish tributes, dozen-plus pacts, and relational leap forward.
Though compact at 24+ hours, its dividends were substantial – a point Israeli counterpart Netanyahu endorsed as ‘special.’ The Netanyahu-hosted trip infuses fresh momentum into bilateral dynamics.
It aligns with Modi’s West Asia masterplan: tours to key neighbors, hosting their dignitaries, all amid lavish receptions.
A crown jewel: Modi’s unique honor with the Knesset Speaker Medal for fortifying bonds.
Modi commenced with Holocaust homage at Yad Vashem, presidential dialogue, and an oak planting gesture for mothers.
Core talks targeted deeper synergy in S&T, cybersecurity, agriculture, hydrology, armaments, trade, and citizen engagement.
Wrapping up: 16 MoUs traded on critical domains, elevating ties to ‘Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation, and Prosperity.’
Such strides herald a robust future of shared progress, security, and inventive pursuits between the two nations.