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PM Narendra Modi leaves for Israel | Eyes strengthening defense ties
It could be mentioned that in the 70 years of Israel’s existence, no Indian Prime Minister has ever visited the country, hence, PM Modi’s visit is considered historic, and would be aimed at further strengthening the military, economic and diplomatic
New Delhi: Eyeing on forging new defense and cyber security ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Israel, on a three-day historic visit, on Tuesday early morning.
PM Modi will be the first Indian Prime Minister to Israel and the meeting will focus of strengthening bonds between the countries through various defense deals. He is scheduled to discuss, with his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, the common challenges like terrorism and ways to boost economic ties.
The official twitter handle of Prime Minister Office, shared the news of his departure along with few tweets expressing PM and his Israeli counterpart's views about the meet.
https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/882098186994696192
It could be mentioned that in the 70 years of Israel’s existence, no Indian Prime Minister has ever visited the country, hence, PM Modi’s visit is considered historic, and would be aimed at further strengthening the military, economic and diplomatic relations between both the nations.
Also read: Why PM Modi’s Israel visit holds special significance?
The visit comes 25 years after the two countries established full diplomatic ties and 14 years after the late Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon arrived in New Delhi.
Previous Indian PMs never visited Israel as they feared that it might spoil their relations with the gulf countries. Narendra Modi, however, has shown signs of confidence by deciding to visit the country.
In a special gesture, Netanyahu will receive Modi when he arrives at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. Such a special gesture has been done only for US Presidents, including Donald Trump, and the Pope.
In Israel, Modi will also meet President Ruven Ruvi Rivlin apart from paying his respects to courageous Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the liberation of Haifa in 1918. The visit coincides with India and Israel marking 25 years of their diplomatic relations.
Modi will be in Israel till July 6 before travelling to Hamburg, Germany, to attend the G-20 summit.
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