Benjamin Netanyahu in India: Israeli prime minister inspects guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan [Photos]

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on six-day visit to India, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.

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Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday received a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and then proceeded to Rajghat in New Delhi, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. PTI

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The prime minister said  being in India is deeply moving for him and his wife Sara Netanyahu and the people of Israel. He added the visit  heralds a flourishing partnership. PTI

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'It began with Narendra Modi's historic visit to Israel, which created tremendous enthusiasm that continues with my visit here,' said the Israeli prime minister. PTI

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Later in the afternoon, the duo held delegation-level talks at the Hyderabad House and discussed a range of a range of key issues including defence, trade and terrorism. PTI

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The visit of Israeli prime minister to India (January 14-19) commemorates the 25th anniversary of the opening of an Indian embassy in Tel Aviv in 1992. PTI

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Netanyahu arrived in Delhi on Sunday on a six-day visit with a delegation of senior Israeli officials and high-level businesses. During his stay, the Israeli prime minister will also visit Gujarat and Mumbai. PTI