PM Modi's Gaza, IMEC messages in front of Netanyahu as Israel PM praises India Leader: Full Speeches

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a high-impact two-day visit to Israel, reinforcing the depth of India–Israel ties. During delegation-level talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, both leaders agreed to elevate the relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity. The discussions spanned defence cooperation, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, trade and economy, labour mobility, agriculture, health, education, and the blue economy. PM Modi announced that both sides would soon finalise a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement, signalling a major economic push. Regional developments, including the Gaza peace initiative, were also discussed, with Modi reiterating that “humanity must never become a victim of conflict” and affirming India’s continued support for dialogue-driven peace efforts. During his visit, PM Modi paid tribute at Yad Vashem and met Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Netanyahu described the visit as short but extraordinarily productive and emotionally significant, praising the strong personal and strategic chemistry between the two nations.