PM Modi discuss potential of strategic ties with Israeli PM Bennett
17 Aug 2021 17:12:21
New Delhi, August 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Naftali Bennett and reviewed all areas of bilateral cooperation.
They also agreed on the potential to further expand cooperation, especially in the areas of high technology and innovation. The leaders also expressed satisfaction over the remarkable growth in the bilateral relationship in recent years.
During the call, PM Modi also emphasised that India greatly values its robust cooperation with Israel in areas like agriculture, water, defense and security, and cyber-security.
Besides, they also discussed concrete steps that could be taken in this regard and decided that the two Foreign Ministries would work on preparing a roadmap for further enriching the India-Israel Strategic Partnership.
Recalling that next year would mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Bennett to visit India.
This was the first call of both the leaders since Bennett assumed the office as the Israeli Prime Minister earlier this year,
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Modi also conveyed his greetings and good wishes to his Israeli counterpart and the people of Israel for the coming Jewish festival of Rosh Hashanah.
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