Netanyahu Calls Modi Visit Boost to Innovation, Security

• Benjamin Netanyahu called PM Modi’s upcoming Israel visit “historic,” highlighting strong ties in innovation and security
• Both leaders aim to boost economic, diplomatic, and high-tech cooperation, including AI and quantum computing
• The visit follows Modi’s 2017 landmark trip and comes amid regional peace efforts linked to Donald Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Israel as “historic”, which showed how the two countries had developed their diplomatic relationship.

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In a post on X ahead of the visit, Netanyahu referred to Modi as a “dear friend” and explained how Israel and India had developed their strategic partnership. “This morning, at the opening of our Cabinet meeting, I spoke about the historic visit of my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to Israel this coming Wednesday”, he mentioned.

The relationship between the two countries establishes a "powerful alliance between two global leaders" which shows their partnership in developing new technologies and their commitment to protecting their common strategic interests.

Netanyahu said, “We are partners in innovation, security, and a shared strategic vision. Together, we are building an axis of nations committed to stability and progress”.

Netanyahu noted that collaboration between the two countries continues to expand in critical and emerging sectors. "From AI to regional cooperation, our partnership continues to reach new heights," he wrote while showing their commitment to developing advanced technologies and cooperative efforts throughout the entire region.

"On Wednesday, the Prime Minister of India will arrive. He will deliver a speech at the Knesset (Israeli Parliament), and I am sure you will all be there. We will also hold an innovation event in Jerusalem and visit Yad Vashem together”, Netanyahu stated. He added that he looks forward to welcoming Modi and further strengthening bilateral ties.

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"This week, expression will be given to the special relationship that has been forged over recent years between Israel and the global power that is India, and between myself and its leader, Prime Minister Modi. We are personal friends; we speak frequently on the phone and visit one another. I have visited India, and Modi has visited here. We waded together in the waters of the Mediterranean, and much water has flowed since then in the Mediterranean, the Ganges, and the Jordan, though less in the Jordan”, Netanyahu said.

“The fabric of this relationship has grown tighter, and he is coming here so we can tighten it further through a series of decisions related to strengthening cooperation between our governments and countries. This includes economic, diplomatic and security cooperation”, the Israeli PM said.

He added, “In the vision I see before me, we will create an entire system, essentially a 'hexagon' of alliances around or within the Middle East. This includes India, Arab nations, African nations, Mediterranean nations (Greece and Cyprus), and nations in Asia that I won't detail at the moment. I will present this in an organized manner”.

The Israeli Prime Minister's office announced that Modi will arrive in Israel on Wednesday. Netanyahu said both sides aim to enhance economic, diplomatic, and security cooperation. He stated that "the fabric of this relationship has grown tighter" and he expected the two governments to make important decisions that would strengthen their relationship.

“The intention here is to create an axis of nations that see eye-to-eye on the reality, challenges, and goals against the radical axes, both the radical Shia axis, which we have struck very hard, and the emerging radical Sunni axis. All of these nations share a different perception, and our cooperation can yield great results and, of course, ensure our resilience and our future”, Netanyahu noted. The research will concentrate on high-tech industries, artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

Netanyahu added, “I say AI and quantum not because they are the future, but because they are the present. We, of course, want to be among the world's leading nations in these fields”.

Modi will visit Israel for the second time after his historic visit in 2017, which marked his first trip as Indian Prime Minister. The visit also comes shortly after discussions linked to a peace initiative associated with the U.S. President Donald Trump.