Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Thursday addressed the Indian diaspora in Israel on the second day of his historic visit, asserting that their 70-year-old relationship is dependable, free and strong.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Thursday addressed the Indian diaspora in Israel on the second day of his historic visit, asserting that their 70-year-old relationship is dependable, free and strong.
"In 70 years, for the first time, the visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Israel is in itself a moment of celebration and a moment of introspection too... We have met after a long time. It may have been only 25 years since we established diplomatic relations, but our ties go back hundreds of years. Our ties are a sign of our friendship and dependability. Our festivals have similarities. Last night we were chatting late after dinner. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave me a photograph of Indian soldiers from World War II who helped free Jerusalem," Prime Minister Modi told the Indian community at Tel Aviv Convention Centre.
Praising the Jewish population in India, Prime Minister Modi stated that Jews have contributed not only in the armed forces, but also in other fields.
(With agency inputs)
1. PM Modi with Israeli President Rivlin
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin after signing a guest book before their meeting in Jerusalem July 5, 2017.
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2. PM Modi with Israeli President Rivlin
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Israeli President Reuven Rivlin chats with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a welcome ceremony at the president's official residence in Jerusalem on July 5, 2017.
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3. Moshe Holtzberg
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs 11-year-old Moshe Holtzberg, one of the survivors of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, in Jerusalem, Israel on Wednesday. Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu is also seen.
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4. Haifa Cemetery
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stand alongside an Indian army officer at the Indian Army Cemetery of the World War I to honour fallen Indian soldiers, in the Israeli coastal city of Haifa, on July 6, 2017, on the last day of Modi's visit to the Jewish state.
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5. Indians celebrate
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Indians celebrate with a national flag as they attend a speech given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with Indian community in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv, on July 5, 2017.Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel for what he called a "groundbreaking" first ever visit by an Indian premier, with growing ties between the two countries including billion of dollars in defence deals.
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6. Community Reception Programme
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Community Reception Programme, in Tel Aviv, Israel on Wednesday.
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7. India-Jewish Heritage
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart from Israel Benjamin Netanyahu visit an exhibition on India-Jewish Heritage at Israeli museum in Jerusalem on Wednesday.
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