Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026, for a two-day state visit to Israel—his second since 2017—to deepen the India-Israel strategic partnership across defense, technology, and trade. PM Modi expressed confidence that the trip will further solidify bilateral relations, as announced ahead of his departure.
Key Itinerary Highlights
Modi will hold private and extended meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to review progress in science & technology, innovation, defense, security, agriculture, water management, and economic cooperation. He becomes the first Indian leader to address Israel’s Knesset (parliament) in Jerusalem, followed by a community event with Indian-origin residents and a tech exhibition.
Day two features a visit to Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial, a meeting with President Isaac Herzog, and finalization of agreements witnessed by both leaders before Modi’s return.
Strategic Discussions and Regional Context
The leaders will exchange views on West Asia geopolitics, including US-Iran tensions, Gaza developments, and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). India’s Ambassador J.P. Singh called the visit “historic,” noting aligned stances on counter-terrorism where both nations support each other in crises.
This follows high-level exchanges like visits by EAM Jaishankar and Piyush Goyal, building on Modi’s landmark 2017 trip that elevated ties.
Broader Bilateral Momentum
India-Israel relations have expanded rapidly in semiconductors, high-tech, and security amid shared interests. Netanyahu’s office highlighted a “remarkable partnership,” with potential pacts on defense deals like much-awaited systems.
