Prime Minister Modi Receives Guard of Honour on Arrival in Israel for State Visit

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Tel Aviv for a two-day state visit to Israel, at the invitation of his Israeli counterpart, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with the visit aimed at further strengthening the “robust and multifaceted Strategic Partnership” between the two countries.

On arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, Prime Minister Modi was accorded a Guard of Honour. Prime Minister Netanyahu, accompanied by his wife Sara Netanyahu, personally received the Indian Prime Minister, underlining the close personal rapport shared by the two leaders. The two Prime Ministers exchanged a warm hug on arrival.

Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar was also present to welcome Prime Minister Modi.

Ahead of his departure, Prime Minister Modi, in a statement, described the visit as an opportunity to further deepen the two nations’ “robust and multifaceted Strategic Partnership.”

“India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted Strategic Partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism in recent years,” the statement said, highlighting the expanding trajectory of bilateral ties.

The Prime Minister added that he is looking forward to discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu aimed at expanding cooperation across a wide range of sectors.

(ANI)