Thursday brought Prime Minister Modi to Yad Vashem amid his landmark Israel sojourn, where he paid homage to Holocaust martyrs – six million souls claimed by Nazi atrocities. With flowers and introspection at key exhibits, including his poignant revisit to the Book of Names Hall, Modi embodied global solidarity against genocide.
This solemn ritual transitioned seamlessly into high-level engagement with President Isaac Herzog. Conversations delved into amplifying joint ventures in education, innovation hubs, tech advancements, and seamless connectivity frameworks.
A collaborative tree-planting in the Presidential Garden under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ symbolized enduring friendship and ecological commitment. Extending hospitality, Modi beckoned Herzog to India’s shores.
Culminating the two-day mission, Modi and Netanyahu prepare joint media remarks. The odyssey featured VIP airport greetings, Modi’s trailblazing Knesset oration – clinching the Speaker Medal – and Netanyahu’s effusive tribute: Modi as cherished brother, great leader, punctuated by ‘Modi hug’ anecdotes.
Through memorials and meetings, Modi’s visit galvanizes India-Israel partnership, rooted in shared histories of perseverance and visions of collaborative progress.