India and Israel elevated their ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity” and signed 17 pacts after talks Thursday between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu, wrapping up what the Israeli Prime Minister called an “extraordinarily productive” and “extraordinarily moving” visit by the Indian Prime Minister. (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu upon arrival in Tel Aviv, Israel. (PTI)Overall, there were 27 outcomes, including 17 pacts, from an MoU on AI to establishment of the Indo-Israel Cyber Centre of Excellence in India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, poses next to Israel’s Prime Minister Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, poses next to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Wednesday. On agriculture cooperation, Modi set a target of 100 Villages of Excellence, broadening from the concept of Centres of Excellence.

Source: Indian Express February 27, 2026 04:30 UTC