From Modi hails ‘excellent’ meeting with Netanyahu on ‘boosting bilateral ties’
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he had an “excellent” meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on advancing bilateral ties after he arrived in Israel earlier today.
“Had an excellent meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu,” Modi writes on X, calling it “a delight to be back in Israel after 9 years,” and saying the two “discussed a wide range of subjects aimed at boosting bilateral ties.”
Had an excellent meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Expressed gratitude to him for the warm welcome earlier in the day. It is a delight to be back in Israel after 9 years. We discussed a wide range of subjects aimed at boosting bilateral ties. Sectors such as technology,… pic.twitter.com/uh1cyL411c
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 25, 2026
“Sectors such as technology, water management, agriculture, talent partnership and more offer immense scope for close collaboration. We also discussed key developments in the region,” Modi adds.
Modi and Netanyahu are expected to arrive at the Knesset in Jerusalem within the hour, where they will attend a special session in Modi’s honor. The Indian premier will address the plenum, becoming the first Indian state leader to do so.
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