Israeli PM Netanyahu said I-squared and T-squared, which equals Indian talent and Israel technology, and equals India-Israel ties for tomorrow
The two leaders also vowed to jointly deal with common threats like terrorism.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in israil on Tuesday to a rousing reception at Tel Aviv airport with Israeli PM Benjamin Nentanyahu greeting him with the words "Aapka swagat hai mere dost."
Attesting to the shared values and friendship between India and Israel, PM Modi said a strong and resilient partnership between the two countries was the focus of his trip, which he called "groundbreaking".
Attesting to the shared values and friendship between India and Israel, PM Modi said a strong and resilient partnership between the two countries was the focus of his trip, which he called "groundbreaking".
"It is my singular honour to be the first ever Prime Minister of India to undertake this groundbreaking visit to Israel. This visit celebrates the centuries old links between our societies as well as the establishment of 25 years of diplomatic relations between India and Israel," PM Modi said at his reception ceremony.
The two leaders vowed to give a push to their bilateral relationship in all aspects and jointly deal with common threats like terrorism.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also expressed his admiration for India's culture, history, democracy and commitment to progress and said the two countries could do even better together.
"This is a very significant step in strengthening relations between the two countries. The formula for success is simple, it's I-squared and T-squared, which equals Indian talent and Israel technology, and equals India-Israel ties for tomorrow," the Israeli leader said.
Echoing a similar sentiment, PM Modi said Israel had been a constant companion in India's development story and going forward, the two nations must deepen cooperation in a range of areas to further cement their ties.
Echoing a similar sentiment, PM Modi said Israel had been a constant companion in India's development story and going forward, the two nations must deepen cooperation in a range of areas to further cement their ties.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi disembarked Air India One and took a reassuring step towards his Israeli counterpart at Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv. Benjamin Netanyahu had set aside all protocol to receive the visiting head of the government, the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister.
In that brief moment, India shed decades of denial and inhibition in having covert ties with the state of Israel.
Modi in an off-white bandhgala, carefully choosing to wear a satin pocket-square to match the dark sky blue star of David on the Israeli flag - the sartorial symbolism in diplomacy.
The two leaders shook hands, and then Modi embraced his Israel counterpart with his already famous bear-hug. In the process, the two countries took a big stride forward, coming a long way since establishing diplomatic ties twenty-five years ago
That’s forty years after India refused to send its Davis Cup team to Israel, a beaming Bibi Netanyahu greeting Prime Minister in Hnidi: “Aapka swagat hai mere dost. (Welcome, my friend)"
"Make in India, make with Israel"; continued the Israeli PM.
Prime Minister Modi returned the compliments, calling it a groundbreaking visit. “My visit is about the strength of our societies and our strong partnership. Your heroes are an inspiration for our younger generation.” Modi continued.
The two leaders followed up the inaugural speech with introduction of their respective delegation. Bibi Netanyahu, reserving an extended and warm hand-shake for NSA Ajit Doval who has played a key role doing the groundwork for the historic visit.
In that brief moment, India shed decades of denial and inhibition in having covert ties with the state of Israel.
Modi in an off-white bandhgala, carefully choosing to wear a satin pocket-square to match the dark sky blue star of David on the Israeli flag - the sartorial symbolism in diplomacy.
The two leaders shook hands, and then Modi embraced his Israel counterpart with his already famous bear-hug. In the process, the two countries took a big stride forward, coming a long way since establishing diplomatic ties twenty-five years ago
That’s forty years after India refused to send its Davis Cup team to Israel, a beaming Bibi Netanyahu greeting Prime Minister in Hnidi: “Aapka swagat hai mere dost. (Welcome, my friend)"
"Make in India, make with Israel"; continued the Israeli PM.
Prime Minister Modi returned the compliments, calling it a groundbreaking visit. “My visit is about the strength of our societies and our strong partnership. Your heroes are an inspiration for our younger generation.” Modi continued.
The two leaders followed up the inaugural speech with introduction of their respective delegation. Bibi Netanyahu, reserving an extended and warm hand-shake for NSA Ajit Doval who has played a key role doing the groundwork for the historic visit.
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