PM Modi will visit Israel from February 25, a trip Netanyahu said will strengthen economic, diplomatic, and security cooperation. Netanyahu described Modi as his “friend” and said the visit is part of building an alliance against radical groups in the Middle East.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Israel will bolster economic, diplomatic, and security cooperation. Describing Modi as his “friend,” Netanyahu said the visit is part of creating an alliance against radical groups in the Middle East.
“On Wednesday, the Prime Minister of India, my friend Narendra Modi, will arrive in Israel. We aim to create a complete system of alliances around or within the Middle East — an axis of countries that share the same view of reality, challenges, and goals, facing the radical axes,” Netanyahu said at the opening of a government event.
Netanyahu highlighted the special relationship that has developed between Israel and India over recent years, calling Modi a personal friend. “I visited India, and Modi visited here. We have swum in the Mediterranean, and much water has flowed since then — in the Mediterranean, in the Ganges, and in the Jordan,” he said.
Focus on technology and strategic cooperation
The Israeli Prime Minister said the visit will enhance collaboration in high-tech sectors, including artificial intelligence and quantum technologies, alongside economic, diplomatic, and security ties. He also outlined plans for a “hexagon of alliances” involving India, Greece, Cyprus, and other unnamed Arab, African, and Asian countries to counter both radical Shiite and Sunni axes.
Defence partnership and mission sudershan
PM Modi will visit Israel for two days starting February 25. The visit is expected to deepen strategic and defence partnerships, including the signing of an MoU on security cooperation. India aims to jointly develop advanced anti-ballistic missile systems under Mission Sudershan to protect against long-range missile threats, leveraging Israel’s expertise in layered missile defence.
Reports indicate Israel will provide advanced technologies, including laser-based defence systems and high-precision stand-off weapons.
Expanding collaboration beyond defence
Beyond defence, the visit is expected to deepen cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, water management, and emerging fields such as quantum computing.
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