PM Narendra Modi concluded his 2-day state visit to Israel (Feb 25-26, 2026), holding talks with PM Netanyahu and President Herzog. Discussions boosted defense, tech innovation, trade, and security cooperation, reaffirming India-Israel "Special Strategic Partnership" amid West Asia dynamics.
Visit Highlights
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his landmark state visit to Israel, the second since 2017; invited by PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Key engagements included official talks at Jerusalem focusing on science & technology, defense, agriculture, water management, and counter-terrorism, elevating ties to a "Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity."
Bilateral Breakthroughs
Modi addressed Israel's Knesset, stressing "no cause justifies killing civilians" while backing Israel's security, and met President Isaac Herzog to review progress in trade, innovation, and people-to-people links. Joint statements emphasized semiconductors, AI, cyber security, and IMEC corridor synergies, targeting $20bn+ bilateral trade by 2030.
Global Implications
The visit signals India's balanced West Asia stance amid Gaza tensions, strengthening supply chains via China+1 and defense tech transfers like drones and missiles. Domestic markets eye ripple effects in IT, pharma, and infra stocks; search "PM Modi Israel visit 2026 outcomes," "India Israel defense deals."
Sources: MEA India, PIB, Al Jazeera, NDTV