Prime Minister Narendra Modi will continue his two-day trip to Israel on Wednesday, with a packed schedule lined up ahead of him. Modi will call on the Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin first at around 10.30 am (Israeli Standard Time). He will then hold discussions with Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is also hosting an executive lunch to welcome Modi between 11.30 am and 02.30 pm (Israeli Standard Time). Both the prime ministers will then jointly address a press conference following the bilateral discussions. The two leaders had briefly met on Tuesday, on Modi’s arrival. Both, India and Israel, had jointly called for resolutely opposing the menace of terrorism and defeating this global scourge. [caption id=“attachment_3777837” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu as they deliver joint statements during their meeting in Jerusalem 4 July, 2017. Reuters[/caption] Modi referred to his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial museum shortly after his arrival in Israel earlier on Tuesday and said the museum was “a tribute to your unbreakable spirit to rise above the depths of tragedy, overcome hatred and forge ahead to build a vibrant democratic nation”. “Yad Vashem tells us that those who believe in humanity and civilised values must come together and defend it at all costs, Modi said. “As such, we must resolutely oppose the evils of terrorism, radicalism and violence that plague our time.” Stating that India-Israel ties have seen rapid growth since the establishment of full diplomatic relations, Modi said: “Common objectives of economic prosperity, strong technology and innovation ties and the need to secure our societies define the space for convergent action between us. Over coming decades, we want to frame a relationship that transforms the landscape of our economic engagement.” He said that focus on using technology and innovation to meet development priorities “provides productive scope to expand our academic, scientific and research, and business links”. “We also want to put in place a robust security partnership to respond to shared threats to our peace, stability and prosperity,” he stated. “I will work with Prime Minister Netenyahu to craft and build a clear action agenda to realise these objectives.” Referring to people-to-people links between the two countries, Modi said that Jews have thrived in India for thousands of years after the first of these people landed on India’s south-western coastline. “We are proud of jewish sons and daughters of India like Lt Gen JFR Jacob, Vice Admiral Benjamin Samson, master architect Joshua Benjamin, and film actors Nadira, Sulochana, and Pramila whose diverse contributions have greatly enriched the fabric of Indian society,” he said. “Indian Jews are a living and vibrant connect to this shared history. My visit to Israel celebrates this ancient bond between communities across both our nations.” India and Israel are sister democracies, face common challenge: Israel On his part, Netanyahu said that India and Israel were “sister democracies” and faced the common challenge of terrorism. Calling Modi as “friend Narendra”, Netanyahu said that Israel believed in the “partnership of intelligence”. “India and Israel are sister democracies. We are unequal in size but equal in spirits,” said Netanyahu. “We also face common challenges and first of it is to defeat the forces of terror that’s on rampage through the world and threaten both our countries. We must stand together in this battle. We have to defeat terrorism.” Netanyahu said both India and Israel shared “a bond of democracy, creativity, a deep respect for the past and a boundless optimism for future and it’s in this spirit my friend Narendra, I welcome you here” Speaking of his “great admiration” for people of India for talent and Prime Minister Modi for yoga, the Israeli Prime Minister also recalled Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. “We have great admiration for people of India. My late uncle who was a mathematician told me many times about his admiration for great Indian mathematician Ramanujan, who was perhaps the greatest mathematician in many centuries,” said Netanyahu. “This symbolises talents of people of India,” he said. He further added, “We believe in the partnership of talent. It won’t happen over night, but we both want it to happen overnight.” With inputs from PTI
Narendra Modi's Day 2 in Israel highlights: PM announces Delhi-Mumbai-Tel Aviv air route
Modi referred to his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial museum shortly after his arrival in Israel earlier on Tuesday and said the museum was “a tribute to your unbreakable spirit
 "Narendra Modi's Day 2 in Israel highlights: PM announces Delhi-Mumbai-Tel Aviv air route")
PM @narendramodi a wonderful interaction with the Israelis who have been conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 5, 2017
PM with Mr. Sheikh Ansari, who manages the Indian Hospice in Jerusalem. He was honoured with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman in 2011. pic.twitter.com/v972znswvn
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 5, 2017
PM was delighted to meet Mr. Eliyahu Bezalel. Hailing from Chennamangalam, Cochin he distinguished himself as an eminent agriculturalist. pic.twitter.com/oxrcBgD6tY
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 5, 2017
PM with Dr. Lael Anson Best, an accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon. He was conferred the Award for achievements in Medical Sciences. pic.twitter.com/IdYVTOmysV
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 5, 2017
The community programme in Tel Aviv was a memorable one. Here is my speech during the programme. https://t.co/jZhSWRa2fP pic.twitter.com/az9QFTXMof
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 5, 2017
PM announces OCI card for those Indian origin persons who have done compulsory military service in Israel pic.twitter.com/0KBF5yOwqD
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 5, 2017
In a special gesture, PM Netanyahu attends PM's address to the Indian origin community in Tel Aviv pic.twitter.com/sanXBpA5VH
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 5, 2017
The enduring bridge between India and Israel! PM @narendramodi addresses the Indian community in Israel #IndiaIsraelFriendship pic.twitter.com/s4jnvDBSMJ
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 5, 2017
Benjamin Netanyahu tweets on Tel Aviv event in Hindi
प्रधानमंत्री बेंजामिन नेतन्याहू और भारतीय प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने एक समारोह में इजरायल में रह रहे भारतीय समुदाय के लोगों से मुलाकात की pic.twitter.com/gnFAdQ2EUZ
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) July 5, 2017
Vibrant diaspora.
— Indian Diplomacy (@IndianDiplomacy) July 5, 2017
With a sizeable number of Jews of Indian-origin in Israel, the community connect b/w #IndiaIsrael is deep and thriving pic.twitter.com/bnDJzbJnzU
PM Modi concludes his address to the Indian community in Israel #IndiaIsraelFriendship pic.twitter.com/8K387yNfl1
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2017
Modi invites Israelis to visit India
“Both the countries know how to emerge from difficult situations. I have full faith that the country that treats guests like God will only inspire you to take great experience back home,” says Modi.
Modi also mentioned that a Delhi-Mumbai-Tel Aviv air route will be started. “That’s why I’m telling the youth to visit India more often,” Modi adds.
India will soon open Indian Cultural Center in Israel, that will keep you connected: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/VwOG13R91B
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2017
Aware of difficulties faced by Indians in Israel: Modi
“We have taken the decision to solve the issues with the law regarding OCI and PIO,” says Modi in Tel Aviv.
Bhartiya samudaye ke jin logon ne Israel mein compulsory army service ki hai unhe bhi abse OCI card mil jaayga: PM Modi in Israel
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2017
India and Israel can walk together shoulder to shoulder in the field of technology: PM Narendra Modi #IndiaIsraelFriendship pic.twitter.com/RG2Q1xokjA
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2017
Make in India has become a brand now, taking everyone by surprise: Prime Minister Narendra Modi #IndiaIsraelFriendship pic.twitter.com/mpp5hbJfyG
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2017
Modi praises India’s agricultural scene
“The Indian farmer has the power to turn soil into gold. This year, there has been a record harvest in India. With monsoon, and the efforts of the authorities, this has been possible. The government is working to double the income of farmers by 2022,” says Modi in Tel Aviv.
Modi talks about his government’s achievements
The aim of my Government is reform, perform and transform: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 5, 2017
With GST we are aiming towards the economic integration of India: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 5, 2017
We have introduced 100% FDI in key sectors, which will help our economy: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 5, 2017
With the aim of 'housing for all' we have placed emphasis on the construction and the real estate sector: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 5, 2017
Have to fulfill dream of own house,water,electricity for poor households in India by 2022: PM Modi #IndiaIsraelFriendship pic.twitter.com/3QsaGGBZGu
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2017
I call GST 'Goods and Simple Tax'. With GST we are aiming towards the economic integration of India: PM Modi #IndiaIsraelFriendship
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2017
My Government's mantra is reform,perform and transform. Most recently GST was implemented in India:PM Modi in Israel #IndiaIsraelFriendship pic.twitter.com/NhP5xSet7h
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2017
Israel has surprised everyone with its new innovations in almost every field be it solar panel,solar window,agro biotechnology: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/7LDaLyBR15
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2017
#ModiInIsrael ' @netanyahu too loves Indian food ' PM Narendra Modi to Indian diaspora. pic.twitter.com/L0cjdlF9im
— News18 (@CNNnews18) July 5, 2017
Mayors of various Israeli cities have also joined us today. Their love for India has drawn them here, I thank them: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/AvULCpFMhW
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2017
Narendra Modi praises Jewish population in India
“Wherever Jews have lived in India, they have lived respectfully. The Jews have not only contributed in our armed forces, but also in other fields. The Jews have done everything on their own merit,” says Modi in Tel Aviv.
Sankhya aur aakar utna mayne nahi rakhta, ye Israel ne karke dikhaya aur saabit kiya hai: PM Modi #IndiaIsraelFriendship pic.twitter.com/Z3JHQnULC6
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2017
Bharat Israel ka saath parampara, sanskriti, ek doosre pe bharosa aur mitrata ka hai: PM Modi #IndiaIsraelFriendship pic.twitter.com/DIL0VwhC1s
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2017
It took 70 years for us to meet: Modi
“It took 70 years for us to meet. After Indian independence, an Indian prime minister is taking your blessing. On this occasion, Benjamin Netanyahu is here. After coming to Israel, the way he has been with me, the kind of respect he has given me, is the respect of the billions of people in India,” Modi says in Tel Aviv.
I begin with a confession here that we are meeting after a long time, took 70 years to come here: PM Narendra Modi #IndiaIsraelFriendship pic.twitter.com/SGscDAWTqx
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2017
PM Modi addresses the Indian diaspora at Tel Aviv Convention Centre, WATCH NOW via ANI FB and Periscope #IndiaIsraelFriendship pic.twitter.com/OLo5rOkkkQ
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2017
India-Israel partnership made in heaven: Netanyahu
“The young people of Inda, the young people of Israel. But there is something we want to achieve. Today the israeli go to India, they go backpacking. I want to see young Indians coming here backpacking. I don’t want many, just equal proportion,” says Netanyahu.
Netanyahu address the crowd in Tel Aviv
“These are the jews of India. They love India, They love Israel. They love our friendship,” says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
PM Narendra Modi arrives at Tel Aviv Convention Center with Israeli PM, will address Indian community shortly #IndiaIsraelFriendship pic.twitter.com/qolTKluJN9
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2017
#IndiaIsraelFriendship: Exploring New Realms of Cooperation - the two leaders witnessed the exchange of 7 agreements across sectors pic.twitter.com/CrJDXascUd
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 5, 2017
‘Israeli PM to bring 26/11 child survivor on India visit’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered to bring along Moshe Holtzberg, the Israeli child who survived the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, during his forthcoming visit to India, the boy’s family claimed on Wednesday.
“Netanyahu, who met Moshe along with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, offered to ferry him in his aircraft when he visits India,” Moshe’s grandfather Rabbi Shimon Rosenberg told PTI over phone from Jerusalem.
“During his meeting with Modi, Moshe told him that he wants to visit Mumbai and become the director of the Chabad House, where his parents were killed,” Rosenberg claimed.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrive shortly at Tel Aviv Convention Center to address the Indian diaspora, people throng to welcome him. pic.twitter.com/8gCXTnmdSa
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2017
PM @narendramodi & I visited @israelmuseum's Jewish Art & Culture exhibit, where the restored interior of an Indian synagogue is on display. pic.twitter.com/nXBzIqBLtO
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) July 5, 2017
Really excited to see Indian PM here, hope they have great business and relationship: Jennifer,attendee at Community event #ModiInIsrael pic.twitter.com/qY2SKCuHDQ
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2017
Narendra Modi at an exhibition on India-Jewish Heritage at Israeli museum in Jerusalem
And these are the three Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awardees who met the PM today pic.twitter.com/QExwBTPpNP
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 5, 2017
India, Israel sign seven pacts
India and Israel on Wednesday elevated their ties to the strategic partnership level, vowing to do “much more together” to combat growing radicalisation and terrorism while pitching for strong action against those financing and providing sanctuaries to terror groups. Here’s the full text of the joint statement issued by both the countries.
Modi, Netanyahu discuss Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday discussed the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and underlined the need for the establishment of a just and durable peace in the region that has been marred by years of conflict.
“We also discussed the situation in West Asia and wider region. It is India’s hope that peace, dialogue and restraint will prevail,” Modi said.
The two leaders “reaffirmed their support for an early negotiated solution between the sides based on mutual recognition and security arrangements,” as per the joint statement issued by the two sides.
PTI
Celebrating the cultural linkages btw #IsraelIndia. The leaders visit Jewish museum, examine exhibits dedicated to India's jewish heritage pic.twitter.com/hZZLLuJDoF
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 5, 2017
PM Netanyahu to @PMOIndia @NarendraModi:
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) July 5, 2017
"What a great day. You're making history. We're making history together" #IndiaIsraelFriendship🇮🇱🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/NBE2PHvVNo
India, Israel agree to combat radicalisation and terror
India and Israel on Wednesday decided to scale up their relationship in the fight against terror, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the two countries have “agreed to do much more to protect our strategic interests” and to combat rising radicalisation and terrorism including in the cyber-space.
On the second day of the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister, Modi, after discussions with host Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sought to balance New Delhi’s traditional ties with Israel’s neighbours by saying India hoped that “peace, dialogue and restraint” will prevail in West Asia.
Besides concurrence on strategic issues, India and Israel signed seven agreements and MoUs in space, water management and conservation and agriculture cooperation. One accord provides for setting up of $40 million fund to be spent over five years for technological innovation.
IANS
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