February 25, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Israel on a two-day visit from today. He will have discussions with his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, address the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, and interact with the Indian diaspora.
In his departure statement, the Prime Minister said India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism, and he is looking forward to his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu. During the visit, Mr. Modi will also meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
This is his second visit to Israel, the first being in July 2017, which was also the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister to the Jewish state. The high-profile visit of the Indian Prime Minister comes on the heels of several other high-level ministerial exchanges from both sides.
“Shalom Israel! Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Israel,” posts Randhir Jaiswal, MEA spokesperson. In nine years, this is PM Modi’s second trip to Israel.
“Israel is an important partner of India across strategic and technological domains, with deep cooperation in science and technology, innovation, defence and agriculture. The relationship is anchored in mutual trust, shared priorities and a growing convergence in futuristic technologies,” he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism, and he is looking forward to his discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Before embarking, PM Modi said he was confident that his visit would further consolidate the “enduring bonds” between India and Israel, set new goals for the strategic partnership, and advance the countries’ shared vision for a resilient, innovative, and prosperous future.
“I look forward to my discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu aimed at further strengthening our cooperation across various domains, including science and technology, innovation, agriculture, water management… defence and security, trade and investment, as well as people-to-people ties,” he said in his departure statement.
The Prime Minister said the two leaders will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. “I will also have the honour of becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, an occasion that would be a tribute to the strong parliamentary and democratic ties that bind our two nations,” he said.
PM Modi said he is looking forward to interacting with the members of the Indian diaspora who have long been nurturing the India-Israel friendship.
