During the visit, Modi is scheduled to deliver an address at the Knesset at 8:30 pm IST — a rare honour reflecting the depth of India-Israel ties and the strategic importance both countries attach to the partnership. This is Modi’s second visit to Israel after his landmark trip in 2017.
On Wednesday evening, the Prime Minister will attend a high-profile technology exhibition showcasing Israel’s cutting-edge innovations, with leading Israeli industry executives in attendance. Netanyahu is also scheduled to host a private dinner in Modi’s honour later in the evening.On Thursday morning (February 26), Modi will pay tribute to Holocaust victims at Yad Vashem before meeting Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
Modi is presently in a meeting with PM Netanyahu, after which he will depart for Jerusalem.
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Several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be signed during the visit, including a significant agreement in the field of defence cooperation. As part of the upgraded framework, a new secrecy mechanism is expected to be established, potentially opening previously restricted areas of collaboration between the two nations.
