Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a private meeting with his Israeli counterpart, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at Ben-Gurion International Airport, shortly after arriving in Israel for a two-day State Visit. The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties.
“This is a bond of real friendship. Great friend, my great friend,” Prime Minister Netanyahu was heard saying while meeting Prime Minister Modi, in a video shared by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office.
Following the meeting, Prime Minister Modi said the discussions covered several key sectors with significant potential for cooperation. “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 nine years. We discussed a wide range of subjects aimed at boosting bilateral ties. 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,” the Prime Minister said in a post on X.
The private meeting took place after Prime Minister Netanyahu and Israel’s First Lady Sara Netanyahu personally welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the airport in a special gesture. The two leaders shared a warm hug on the tarmac, with Netanyahu telling Modi, “You are a great leader.”
Upon arrival, Prime Minister Modi stated that he is honoured to have been received by Israeli counterpart and his wife at the airport and is looking forward to holding talks and fruitful outcomes that strengthen the friendship between two nations.
(IANS)
