Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received a telephone call from the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, who extended his wishes for the occasion of Republic Day. "Netanyahu extended his warmest greetings to the Prime Minister and the people of India on the eve of the 71st Republic Day of India," a PIB press release stated. The Israeli and Indian Prime Minister also agreed to remain in touch, including in the context of the forthcoming initiatives and developmental plans for both the regions. Earlier on Friendships Day 2019, the Israeli embassy in India had shared an amazing video hailing PM Modi and PM Netanyahu’s friendship. On January 26, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro will be this year's Chief Guest at the 71st Republic Day Parade.

Source: dna January 25, 2020 16:41 UTC