Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv at around 4:15 pm (IST) on Wednesday for his two-day state visit to Israel. He was accorded a red-carpet welcome by his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara at the Ben Gurion airport.
PM Modi received a Guard of Honour at the airport. The two Prime Ministers then exchanged a warm hug upon arrival. Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, was also present among those receiving PM Modi.
Taking to platform X, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said, “It’s a great honor to welcome you to Israel, Prime Minister Modi.”
Ahead of his departure, PM 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 added, highlighting the trajectory of bilateral ties between the two nations.
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Upon arriving in the country, PM Modi said, “Landed in Israel. I am extremely honoured to be received by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mrs. Netanyahu at the airport. I look forward to engaging in bilateral discussions and fruitful outcomes that strengthen the India-Israel friendship.”
PM Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to hold a brief meeting, after which they will head to the Knesset for a special session.
The visit marks the prime minister’s second trip to Israel in his 10-year tenure as the Indian leader.
