JERUSALEM, Feb. 25, 2026 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday signed the official guestbook in Chagall Hall during his ongoing two-day state visit to Israel.
The prime minister also laid a wreath and paid floral tributes during his visit to the Israeli Parliament. Alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he greeted a group of enthusiastic children waving Israeli and Indian flags and interacted with them as they took selfies. Modi is on a two-day state visit to Israel.
Upon arrival at the Knesset, Modi was received with resounding applause and chants of “Modi! Modi!” Shortly after arriving in the country, he said he had an “excellent meeting” with Netanyahu and discussed a wide range of subjects aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.
He said he was “deeply touched by the warm welcome extended by my friend, PM Netanyahu,” upon his arrival. “May the India-Israel friendship continue to soar higher!” Modi said in a post on X.
He added, “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.”
Netanyahu hailed the visit as historic. “My wife Sara and I welcomed today our good friend, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, who has arrived for another historic visit to Israel. Prime Minister Modi previously visited Israel in 2017, and I later paid a reciprocal visit to India that was truly exceptional. We share a close personal relationship, speak often, and I believe that the deep friendship between us powerfully reflects on the ties between our two countries,” Netanyahu said in a post on X.
Modi received a warm and vibrant welcome upon his arrival, marked by colorful Indian cultural performances and an enthusiastic reception from the Indian diaspora. Cultural showcases featuring music and dance from different parts of India highlighted the country’s rich heritage.
During his visit, Modi is scheduled to meet President Isaac Herzog and address the Knesset, becoming the first Indian prime minister to do so.
The visit underscores the robust and multifaceted strategic partnership between India and Israel, reflecting growing cooperation across diplomatic, technological, and cultural domains. (ANI)
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