Narendra Modi
From Airport embrace to Knesset address: PM Modi’s power-packed Israel visit begins
PM Benjamin Netanyahu personally received his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at the airport on his arrival in Israel, underscoring the importance both nations attach to further strengthening bilateral ties.
Upon arrival, Modi said he looks forward to substantive bilateral engagements aimed at deepening cooperation.
“I am extremely honoured to be received by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mrs. Netanyahu at the airport. I look forward to engaging in bilateral discussions and fruitful outcomes that strengthen the India–Israel friendship,” he wrote on X.
Landed in Israel.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 25, 2026
I am extremely honoured to be received by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mrs. Netanyahu at the airport. I look forward to engaging in bilateral discussions and fruitful outcomes that strengthen the India-Israel friendship.@netanyahu pic.twitter.com/FYGDv0M3Xy
Modi, who became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel in 2017, is now serving his third consecutive term after leading the Bharatiya Janata Party to victory in the 2024 general elections.
Ahead of his departure, the Prime Minister had emphasised his intent to expand collaboration across key sectors, including science and technology, innovation, agriculture, water management, defence and security, trade and investment, as well as people-to-people exchanges.
“India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted Strategic Partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism in recent years,” Modi said in his departure statement.
During the visit, he is scheduled to meet Isaac Herzog and hold discussions focused on broadening the scope of bilateral engagement.
In a significant milestone, Modi will also become the first Indian Prime Minister to address Israel’s Parliament, the Knesset.
The address is expected to highlight the shared democratic values and strong parliamentary ties between the two countries.
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