"Modi's visit is expected to focus on forging new defence and cyber security ties, two areas in which Israel has sought to portrays itself as a world leader, the daily said.Separately, in an email sent to Israelis who subscribe to his newsletter, Modi said India's ties with Israel are "special. "Modi said his visit will "lead to further cementing" the ties between the two countries, according to Jerusalem Post.India is the world's biggest importer of defence equipment, and Israel has become one of its major suppliers. "My visit has its own significance as this is the first time ever that an Indian PM is visiting Israel. I am confident that my visit will lead to further strengthening of our relations in different areas and also open up new priorities for cooperation," Modi told 'Israel Hayom'. We are more interested in a tech-based partnership with an emphasis on 'Make in India'," he added.

Source: Economic Times July 03, 2017 14:15 UTC