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New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 16, 2021, spoke on phone with Naftali Bennett, Prime Minister of Israel. PM Modi reiterated his congratulations to PM Bennett for assuming office as the Israeli Prime Minister earlier this year.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction over the remarkable growth in the bilateral relationship in recent years. Prime Minister Modi emphasised that India greatly values its robust cooperation with Israel in areas like agriculture, water, defence and security, and cyber-security.
Both the leaders agreed on the potential to further expand cooperation, especially in the areas of high-technology and innovation. They discussed concrete steps that could be taken in this regard and decided that the two Foreign Ministries would work on preparing a roadmap for further enriching the India-Israel Strategic Partnership, according to a PIB release.
Recalling that next year would mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Israel, Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to PM Bennett to visit India. He also conveyed his greetings and good wishes to PM Bennett and the people of Israel for the coming Jewish festival of Rosh Hashanah.