The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has officially announced his upcoming visit to Israel, which is currently scheduled for 25 February 2026. This announcement comes at a time when there are ever-increasing amounts of attention concerning the strategic and technological cooperation that India and Israel have formed over the years. Prime Minister Modi will be making this trip to strengthen the longstanding relationship with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, who referred to Modi as “my dear friend” and highlighted the shared strategic vision between the two nations.
Bonds Beyond Diplomacy
Modi took to X on February 22 to thank Netanyahu for the ongoing and diverse relationship between India and Israel. Modi emphasised how much India values the long-standing friendship, built on trust, innovation, and a shared commitment to peace and progress. Netanyahu referred to Modi as “my dear friend” and highlighted the partnership in artificial intelligence, regional cooperation, and innovation.
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Strategic and Technological Partnership
Observers note that the India-Israel relationship has matured into a strategic partnership that extends beyond formal diplomacy. The collaboration now encompasses joint initiatives in artificial intelligence, innovation, and regional cooperation.
Netanyahu remarked that together, India and Israel are building an axis of nations committed to stability and progress. The leaders’ discussions are expected to cover regional cooperation, technological exchange, and measures to ensure mutual security interests.
Navigating Domestic Politics
In addition to being a diplomatic achievement, the visit highlights India’s continuing engagement with Israel and its strategic foreign policy priorities. By engaging with Israeli leaders, Nodi demonstrates India’s continuing diplomatic connection to its historical relationship with Israel. In particular, this includes the pragmatic approach that India has taken both historically and in 21st-century foreign affairs based on a long-term strategic perspective.
Furthermore, this visit is expected to strengthen the bilateral relationship between India and Israel and foster discussions on technological exchange, regional security, and innovation.
Analysts believe that the visit will open new opportunities for additional agreements in trade, research and cooperation in the area of defence.
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