Netanyahu in India: Israel PM thanks Modi for welcoming him at airport, meets EAM Swaraj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke protocol to receive his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu at Delhi’s Palam Airport on Sunday.

Netanyahu, who is the second Israeli Prime Minister to visit India since 2003, is on a six-day visit to the nation beginning today.

PM of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu called on External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in Delhi #NetanyahuInIndia pic.twitter.com/7k6TK1uZ7E

— ANI (@ANI) January 14, 2018

Meanwhile, Congress earned brickbats for a tweeting a video which mocked PM Modi's interaction with various world leaders, which the BJP called 'crass'. Read full article: 

Thank you to my good friend, Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi , who surprised me with a personal welcome at the airport upon my arrival in India. Together we will bring the relations between our countries to new heights!  pic.twitter.com/bPZftC4caF

— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) January 14, 2018

#Delhi's Teen Murti Chowk formally renamed as 'Teen Murti Haifa Chowk', dedicated to India-Israel relations #NetanyahuInIndia pic.twitter.com/sBPmKhnILX

— ANI (@ANI) January 14, 2018

PM Modi's inscription in Visitors book at Teen Murti: It is the 100th anniversary of the end of World War-1. Many golden pages of the sacrifices of Indian braves are written in the history of both World War. #NetanyahuInIndia pic.twitter.com/Zgjw7TADFG

— ANI (@ANI) January 14, 2018

The 3 bronze statues at Teen Murti represent the Hyderabad, Jodhpur & Mysore Lancers who were part of the 15 Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade that carried out the victorious assault on the city of Haifa on 23 September 1918 during World War I. More pics from the solemn ceremony pic.twitter.com/qdN6wts5aM

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) January 14, 2018

Here are 10 major updates from this big story:

1: The camaraderie was very visible when the two leaders met at the tarmac. PM Modi received his friend with a warm hug. 

#WATCH Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu received by PM Narendra Modi in Delhi. #NetanyahuInIndia pic.twitter.com/CTv4rlEWSg

— ANI (@ANI) January 14, 2018

2: Later, PM Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu attended a ceremony at the Teen Murti Memorial to mark the formal renaming of the Teen Murti Chowk as the Teen Murti Haifa Chowk.

#WATCH Israel PM Netanyahu & PM Modi pay tribute at Teen Murti Haifa Chowk in Delhi #NetanyahuInIndia pic.twitter.com/etCxFefNCO

— ANI (@ANI) January 14, 2018

3: The two leaders also lay a wreath, and signed the visitor's book at the memorial.

4: Accompanied by a 130-member delegation from various sectors including cyber, agriculture and defence, Netanyahu will meet various leaders during his visit.

5: 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.

6: On Tuesday, Netanyahu, accompanied by his wife Sara, will leave for Agra to see Taj Mahal. On the same day, he will visit Delhi and participate in the Raisina Dialogue, where he is scheduled to deliver an inaugural speech.

7: Netanyahu will leave for Ahmedabad on the fourth day of his tour and visit Sabarmati Ashram. The minister will also attend an event at the International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology (iCreate).

8: He will later visit the Centre of Excellence, Vadrad. On the same day, the minister will leave for Mumbai.

9: On Thursday, Netanyahu will have a power breakfast with Indian CEOs and attend a business seminar. He will also lay a wreath at Taj Hotel Mumbai and pay a visit to Nariman House - Chabad Centre.

10: He will also reach out to Bollywood personalities in an exclusive 'Shalom Bollywood' event, that aims at exploring business opportunities for Indian filmmakers in Israel.