Summary
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel for two days to meet with Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The visit aims to strengthen economic and defense ties between India and Israel. The trip includes meetings, speeches, and the signing of agreements.
Key Facts
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel is scheduled for two days.
- Modi's first visit to Israel was in 2017, marking the first by an Indian leader.
- Israel and India established diplomatic relations in 1992, which have grown since Modi took office in 2014.
- Modi will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and address the Knesset, Israel's parliament.
- Modi is scheduled to visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial.
- India and Israel plan to discuss innovation, AI, cybersecurity, and quantum technology.
- The two countries are aiming for a free trade agreement and upgrading security agreements.
- Previously, India opposed the creation of Israel in 1948 and was critical of its policies toward Palestinians.
