NewzVille Desk
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, concluded a productive visit to Israel, during which he held a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening the India–Israel strategic and economic partnership.
Meeting with Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Nir Barkat covered discussions on FTA. A key highlight was the signing of the Terms of Reference for the India–Israel Free Trade Agreement.
Discussions with Israel’s Minister of Finance, Bezalel Smotrich covered the opportunities for Indian companies in the fields of infrastructure, mining and the opportunities for the Indian workers in Israel.
Discussions with Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Avi Dichter, covered Israel’s long-term food-security strategy, seed-improvement technologies, and leadership in agricultural water-reuse.
The Minister also held interactions with leadership from leading Israeli companies, including Check Point, IDE Technologies, NTA, and Netafim, focusing on partnerships in cybersecurity, desalination and wastewater management, metro and urban mobility solutions, and precision agriculture respectively.
Goyal also engaged with the Indian business delegation, the Indian and Israeli media, the diamond community, and members of the Indian community in Israel. He visited key cultural and historical sites in Israel, including the Israel Museum and the Indian Hospice.
The Minister participated in the India–Israel Business Forum, and CEOs Forum which saw strong industry participation from both sides. Over 250 B2B meetings were also held.
