Netanyahu in India | On Day 2, Israeli PM receives grand reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

On day 2 of his India visit, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a grand ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also present during the ceremony. Netanyahu also inspected the Guard of Honour. 

Addressing the media after the ceremony, Netanyahu said that, ‘this is a dawn of a new era in friendship between India and Israel.’

‘It began with PM Modi's historic visit to Israel that created tremendous enthusiasm,it continues with my visit here which I must say is deeply moving for me,my wife&people of Israel.Heralds a flourishing partnership to bring prosperity,peace &progress for our people,’ he added.

After the ceremonial welcome, Netanyahu will head towards Rajghat to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. 

Later in the day, Netanyahu will hold delegation level talks with his Indian counterpart. The two sides will sign agreements and also issue a joint press statement. The Israeli Prime Minister will call on President Ram Nath Kovind later in the day.