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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going on a 2-day visit to Israel starting from February 25. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced this on Monday. Although, he has not announced the official date, but according to PTI sources, the tour is scheduled for February 25-26. This will be the first visit of Prime Minister Modi to Israel in his third term and it is considered important. Let us know what will be the agenda of this journey.
What statement did Netanyahu give regarding the visit?
“Preparations are underway for a parliamentary address. Who is coming here next week? Narendra Modi. There is a tremendous alliance between Israel and India and we are going to discuss all kinds of cooperation,” Netanyahu said in his address at a conference of presidents of major American Jewish organizations. He said, “Now, you know, India is not a small country. It has a population of 1.4 billion. India is extremely powerful and respects Israel.”
There is a strategic partnership between India and Israel
India has always called for a two-state solution to the Israel-Gaza war, but it has also maintained a mutually beneficial strategic partnership with Tel Aviv. Last year, there was a telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Modi and Netanyahu and both reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen these relations for mutual benefit. Prime Minister Modi had also confirmed this talk on X.
What will be the agenda of Prime Minister Modi’s visit?
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Israel is expected to give new impetus to the strategic, diplomatic and technical relations between the two countries. Under this, the security situation of West Asia as well as regional and global developments can be discussed. Similarly, India can try to acquire Israeli technology to strengthen its defense sector. Along with this, important partnership steps can also be taken in the field of foreign policy and trade.
Discussion possible on reducing the growing threat to regional security
During this visit, there can be discussion on reducing the increasing threat to regional security. The reason for this is Pakistan’s support to Hamas and some representatives of Hamas meeting terrorist organizations in Pakistan. This is a sign of great danger for India. Israeli Ambassador Rowen Azar had also expressed concern over the increasing activities of Hamas in Pakistan and Bangladesh. In such a situation, India can seek Israel’s cooperation in regional security.
Effort to strengthen India’s defense sector with Israeli technology
According to sources, Israel’s new technology can strengthen India’s defense sector. Israel’s Iron Beam laser defense system can destroy enemy missiles and drones. Work on this technology is going on rapidly in Israel. In such a situation, India can also try to meet its defense needs by acquiring this technology. Under this, an agreement is possible between the two leaders regarding the Iron Beam Laser Security System.
Cyber security
Agreements possible in cyber security and agriculture sector also
During the visit, agreements can also be signed between the two countries in the field of cyber security, technical partnership and agriculture. Apart from this, both the countries can also emphasize on intelligence partnership to help each other, so that information related to terrorism can be passed on to each other. Similarly, discussion is possible in the field of business also. At present there is more than 10 billion dollars (about Rs 90,000 crore) between the two countries. This may increase further with the agreement.
FTA can also be discussed between the two countries
Both countries are also negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). It was started on 26 May 2010 in Delhi. Recently, in November 2025, India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal visited Israel and held several meetings to strengthen economic and strategic partnership. During that time, the ‘Terms of Reference’ for the FTA were signed with Israeli Industry Minister Nir Barkat. In such a situation, now it can be finalized.
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Prime Minister Modi visited Israel in 2017
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi had visited Israel in 2017. Since then, India-Israel relations had reached a new strategic level. It was during that visit that India became one of the major arms buyers of Israel. India has purchased advanced defense systems such as Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israel. Cooperation has also increased in areas like agriculture and water management. Israel’s advanced agricultural technology and water saving methods are being used in India.
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