India, Israel Sign 16 MoUs; PM Modi and PM Netanyahu Announce Special Strategic Partnership

February 26, 2026 10:11 PM

India, Israel Sign 16 MoUs; PM Modi and PM Netanyahu Announce Special Strategic Partnership

India and Israel on Thursday inked 16 memoranda of understanding (MoUs), formally elevating bilateral relations to a Special Strategic Partnership during the two-day state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel. The pacts, exchanged in the presence of PM Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, covered a wide range of sectors including artificial intelligence, agriculture, cybersecurity, fintech, labour mobility, education, fisheries, and cultural exchanges. Among the key a...

Prime Minister Modi Addresses Joint Press Statement in Israel, Announces Elevation to Special Strategic Partnership

February 26, 2026 6:27 PM

Prime Minister Modi Addresses Joint Press Statement in Israel, Announces Elevation to Special Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday delivered a joint press statement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his state visit to Israel, announcing the elevation of bilateral ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership” and outlining expanded cooperation across multiple sectors. Addressing Netanyahu, his wife Sara Netanyahu, delegates from both countries, and members of the media, Prime Minister Modi said: “Namaskar! Shalom!” He expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Mi...