Indian Prime Minister Modi Received Grand Welcome in Israel, Hailed as 'Great Indian Leader' by Netanyahu

Kathmandu. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Israel for a two-day official visit. During the visit, Modi received a grand welcome upon reaching the Israeli Parliament, the 'Knesset,' where chants of 'Modi-Modi' echoed inside the parliament building.

Before Modi addressed the parliament, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the session, referring to the Indian Prime Minister as a 'great Indian leader.' During his address, Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed how relations between the two countries have reached new heights during Modi's tenure.

Embracing Modi, he said, 'I want to say that you are not just my friend, you are also my brother.' Israel has given great importance to Modi's visit. Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife Sara personally went to the airport to welcome him.

Immediately upon arriving in Israel, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude for the honor received via the social media platform 'X.' He stated that he felt honored by the welcome from the Netanyahus at the airport and expressed confidence that this visit would further strengthen the friendship between India and Israel and that positive results would emerge from bilateral talks.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu also posted pictures on social media, calling Modi's visit 'historic.' He mentioned the deep friendship between himself and Modi and their frequent conversations, stating that personal relationships serve the interests of both nations.

During the visit, discussions are scheduled on various dimensions of defense, technology, and trade partnerships between the two countries.