New Delhi, Delhi
On the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day, the strengthening relationship between India and Israel has once again come into focus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude for the greetings extended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and highlighted the strong and continuously evolving friendship between the two countries.
Prime Minister Modi described India-Israel relations as an important partnership based on trust, cooperation and shared interests. He said that India attaches great importance to its friendship with Israel and expressed confidence that the relationship between the two countries will become even stronger in the coming years.
Over the past few years, relations between India and Israel have expanded rapidly across several sectors. The two countries are cooperating in areas such as defence, security, agriculture, water management, technology, innovation, trade and investment. Their growing strategic partnership is also reflected in increasing economic and technological cooperation.
Prime Minister Modi and Netanyahu have also maintained strong personal ties for several years. In February 2026, Prime Minister Modi addressed the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, where he described the India-Israel partnership as important not only for the national interests of both countries but also for global stability and prosperity.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also repeatedly emphasized the importance of relations with India and Prime Minister Modi. In February 2026, he spoke about further expanding cooperation between India and Israel in areas including the economy, trade, cybersecurity, space, culture, agriculture and security.
The growing cooperation between the two countries is considered significant amid the changing global environment. India has consistently emphasized dialogue, peace and regional stability. Against this backdrop, India-Israel relations are expected to create new opportunities for strategic and economic cooperation in the years ahead.
