JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's visit to Israel from July 4 to 6, the first ever an Indian Prime Minister, will have huge symbolic significance, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said on Monday.Addressing the media here, Mark Sofer, Deputy Director General of the Asia and Pacific Division of the Foreign Ministry and former Ambassador to India, said the visit -- coming as it does after 25 years of establishment of diplomatic ties -- will have huge symbolic significance. "Yes, it is crucial that this visit is taking place," Sofer said. "There will be concrete ramifications of this visit. "Indian Jews in Israel are very proud of their Indian roots," he said.To a question on cooperation in the fight against terrorism, Sofer said that both countries faced common challenges. "What is needed is concerted international action.

Source: Economic Times July 03, 2017 14:23 UTC