During a warm airport greeting, PM Modi humorously quipped “that’s saffron” as Israeli PM Netanyahu highlighted the matching colour of his pocket square and Sara Netanyahu’s outfit, adding a light-hearted touch to the welcome
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, receiving a warm welcome from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, at Ben Gurion Airport.
The close ties between the two leaders were evident as they embraced upon meeting.
A small, yet notable detail drew attention during their interaction: PM Netanyahu pointed out the matching colour of PM Modi’s pocket square and Sara Netanyahu’s outfit. “That’s saffron,” PM Modi said with a smile.
VIDEO | Tel Aviv: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ben Gurion airport, calling him a “great leader.”
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PM Modi wore a traditional cream-coloured kurta with white churidar, layered with a grey patterned half-jacket and a saffron pocket square, while Sara Netanyahu donned a saffron pantsuit.
During the exchange, Sara Netanyahu commented on India, saying it was a “wonderful country,” to which PM Netanyahu added, “He (PM Modi) is a wonderful leader.”
Highlighting the significance of the visit, PM Modi described it as an opportunity to further strengthen the “robust and multifaceted Strategic Partnership” between India and Israel.
“India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted Strategic Partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism in recent years,” he said.
During his two-day visit, PM Modi is scheduled to meet President Isaac Herzog and will become the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli Knesset.
With inputs from agencies
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