'Israel may sign India FTA by this year, excited to welcome PM Modi,' says Israeli envoy Azar

Israel is set to welcome PM Narendra Modi for his second visit, aiming to deepen defence, economic, and innovation ties, including progress on a Free Trade Agreement. Modi will become the first Indian PM to address the Knesset and participate in events focused on AI, quantum, and high-tech cooperation. Both leaders emphasized the strong friendship and shared commitment to peace, innovation, and progress between India and Israel.