NewzVille Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tech Exhibition showcasing how India and Israel can be Partners in Innovation.
The event highlighted Israel’s pioneering advancements in AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and defence technologies, reinforcing deepening bilateral collaboration in high-tech and strategic sectors amid evolving global challenges.
Prime Minister Modi also addressed yesterday a Special Plenary of the Knesset in Jerusalem. He is the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli parliament.
Upon his arrival at the Knesset, Prime Minister was received by the Speaker of the Knesset, Amir Ohana and accorded a ceremonial welcome. The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu; Leader of Opposition, Yair Lapid; and Speaker Ohana spoke in the Plenary ahead of Prime Minister’s address, expressing strong bipartisan support for India-Israel ties.
Prime Minister began his address by thanking the Speaker for the special honour. He expressed gratitude for being bestowed with the “Speaker of The Knesset” medal, which he dedicated to the enduring friendship and shared democratic traditions of the two countries.
Highlighting the strong bonds of friendship between India and Israel, Prime Minister noted that the two peoples share both ancient civilizational ties and a robust contemporary partnership based on technology, innovation, defence, security and strategic convergences.
He stated that the vibrant people-to-people ties based on cooperation in agriculture, rural development, water management, sustainability and enterprise have imparted a dynamic outlook to the relationship.
Underlining the historical connections and two-way movement of people between the two countries, Prime Minister stated that the Indian community in Israel and the Jewish diaspora in India have made significant contribution to progress in both countries.
