Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated as he left for his two-day visit to Israel that he is eager to meet with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, in order to further improve collaboration in a number of areas and share perspectives on regional and international concerns.
On Wednesday and Thursday, Prime Minister Modi will travel to Israel. Both countries will set new objectives for their strategic partnership and advance their common vision for a creative and successful future during this visit.
Following his 2017 visit, which created new opportunities in defense, agriculture, and water management, PM Modi will make his second trip to Israel.

"India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted Strategic Partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism in recent years," PM Modi said in his farewell message. In order to further strengthen our collaboration in a number of areas, including science and technology, innovation, agriculture, water management, defense and security, commerce and investment, and people-to-people ties, I am looking forward to my talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu."
He added that he and the Israeli prime minister would discuss topics of common interest on a regional and international level.
PM Modi will speak with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on bilateral matters during the visit.The Prime Minister expressed his eagerness to engage with Indian diaspora people "who have for long been nurturing the India-Israel special friendship""I am certain that my State Visit will strengthen the long-standing ties between the two nations, establish new objectives for the Strategic Partnership, and further our common vision for a resilient, inventive, and prosperous future," PM Modi continued.
The Prime Minister's two-day visit to Israel will reinforce the two nations' long-standing and profound strategic alliance, according to a statement earlier made by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

"This visit will reaffirm the deep and long-standing strategic partnership between the two countries and will present an opportunity to review the common challenges as well as realign efforts towards achieving their shared vision for a robust partnership between two resilient democracies," the statement said.
Netanyahu called PM Modi a "dear friend" and praised his impending visit as a turning point in bilateral relations during a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on Sunday, which PM Modi enthusiastically acknowledged.
"Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister Netanyahu," said PM Modi in response to a video that Netanyahu had uploaded on X. Regarding the relationship between Israel and India and the variety of our bilateral ties, I completely concur with you.India cherishes its long-standing alliance with Israel, which is based on mutual trust, creativity, and a dedication to peace and advancement. I'm looking forward to our conversations when I visit Israel soon."
A video from the cabinet meeting was posted on X by Netanyahu. Netanyahu highlighted the depth of the India-Israel friendship by calling PM Modi's entry in the nation a historic moment in his speech to his cabinet.
He discussed a plan to create a more expansive "axis of nations" in the Middle East, a coalition of like-minded nations together "against radical forces" and dedicated to security, stability, and scientific progress.
The Israeli prime minister called the Indian leader a "personal friend" and highlighted their numerous conversations and trips.Netanyahu elaborated on PM Modi's activities in Israel, saying, "Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will come on Wednesday. You will all undoubtedly be present when he addresses the Knesset. Together, we'll tour Yad Vashem and host an innovation event in Jerusalem. I'll add one more thing: a unique partnership. We will promote collaboration in quantum, AI, and high-tech. I mention AI and quantum because we want to be among the world's top countries in this area, not because it's the future.