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‘You stood by Israel’: Modi’s visit to Jerusalem deepens ties amid turmoil in the region
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India’s PM Narendra Modi (centre) with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (left) at the Yad Vashem holocaust remembrance centre in Jerusalem, on Feb 26.
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- PM Modi's visit aims to deepen India-Israel defence, trade and technology ties, seen by PM Netanyahu as steadfast support amidst regional instability.
- India, Israel’s largest defence equipment buyer (34% of exports), seeks to modernise its systems against regional security challenges, including Pakistan.
- India balances strong ties with Israel with extensive relationships across Arab nations, while consistently advocating for a two-state solution for Palestine.
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NEW DELHI - Used to being vilified because of Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was relieved to be greeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a man he regards as a steadfast friend.
Mr Modi is visiting Israel from Feb 25 to 26 to deepen trade and especially defence ties that have served to underpin India’s regional security.
