Prime Minister Modi'S Israel Visit To Strengthen Strategic Partnership

In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Israel for a two-day visit aimed at deepening the strategic partnership between India and Israel, amidst rising tensions in the region due to escalating U.S.-Iran conflicts. Modi's visit comes as the United States has deployed a vast naval force near Iran's coast, raising concerns about potential military conflict that could impact Israel and the millions of Indians living in Gulf Arab countries. Modi is expected to discuss artificial intelligence and defense with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who emphasized that their cooperation could yield great results in confronting radicalism. Modi's visit is framed as a pivotal moment for India-Israel relations, with discussions expected to focus on upgrading security and economic agreements, including the recently initiated talks for an India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA).