PM Modi speaks on phone with his Israeli counterpart Naftali Benett

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday spoke on phone with his Israeli counterpart Naftali Bennett. 

During the conversation, both the leaders expressed satisfaction over the remarkable growth in the bilateral relationship in recent years. 

Mr Modi emphasised that India greatly values its robust cooperation with Israel in areas like agriculture, water, defence and security, and cyber-security. 

Both leaders also agreed on the potential to further expand cooperation, especially in the areas of high-technology and innovation. 

They discussed



concrete steps that could be taken in this regard, and decided that the two Foreign Ministries would work on preparing a roadmap for further enriching the India-Israel Strategic Partnership.

Recalling that next year would mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended an invitation to Mr Bennett to visit India. 

Mr Modi also conveyed his greetings and good wishes to his Israeli counterpart and the people of Israel for the coming Jewish festival of Rosh Hashanah.