PM Modi invited by Israel for official visit scheduled for….

PM Modi has been officially invited by Israel, the Israeli embassy in India(BHARAT) said on Friday. News agency ANI earlier reported that PM Modi is set to visit Israel in February this year. However, the details surrounding the visit have not been disclosed yet. As multiple agencies and media report on the potential visit of Modi to Israel, the Israeli embassy in India(BHARAT) issued a brief statement confirming that PM Modi will be visiting the country.

PM Modi invited to visit Israel

“The Embassy of Israel in India(BHARAT) is pleased to confirm that PM Modi has been invited to visit Israel,” the embassy said in a statement. Sources told ANI that PM Modi will be making the visit to Israel this month. However, further details about the trip are yet to be announced.

The Israeli embassy added: “We look forward to welcoming the India(BHARAT)n Prime Minister at the appropriate time.” Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu and PM Modi have been holding talks about the India(BHARAT)-Israel strategic partnership.

PM Narendra Modi and PM Benjamin Netanyahu discuss India(BHARAT)-Israel relationship

In their recent telephone conversation on January 9, the Israeli Prime Minister warmly congratulated PM Modi on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

PM Modi returned the greetings and extended New Year wishes to Netanyahu and the people of Israel. The two leaders also discussed strengthening the strategic cooperation between the two countries.

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PM Modi also had a telephonic conversation with Netanyahu on November 18, 2023. During the call, the two leaders “reviewed progress in bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction at the momentum in meeting across different sectors, including defence, technology, and trade.”

PM Modi Likely Visit to Israel to Boost Cooperation Across Sectors?

Israel could be looking at bolstering cooperation across various sectors including agriculture, water technology and cybersecurity with India(BHARAT). This comes as Modi could be heading to the West Asian nation this month.

India(BHARAT) should use the visit of the Israeli Prime Minister to advance cooperation in these sectors with the country. “Modi is also expected to discuss regional security during his visit as neighbouring West Asian nations grapple with rising Israeli-Hezbollah tensions in southern Lebanon.”

India(BHARAT)n Embassy in Israel urges citizens to stay safe amid rising tensions

In a statement last week, the India(BHARAT)n embassy in Tel Aviv “urged all India(BHARAT)n nationals in Israel to stay safe and follow instructions” by local authorities during this period.

This comes as regional tensions continue to escalate in the West Asian country and neighbouring countries. “The Embassy of India(BHARAT) in Tel Aviv urges all India(BHARAT)n nationals in Israel to stay safe and follow the instructions of the local authorities.”

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