Israel praises India’s security leadership as both nations coordinate a new visit date and push forward investment and trade talks to deepen strategic ties.
Israel has reaffirmed its confidence in India’s security leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscoring the deepening strategic partnership between the two countries as they work to finalize a new date for a high-level visit.
The remarks came from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said he holds “full confidence” in India’s security capabilities. His comments were released through the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, which confirmed that diplomatic teams from both nations are coordinating to determine a revised schedule for the visit. The trip had been delayed due to undisclosed reasons, but officials from both sides say discussions remain active and constructive.
The affirmation reflects a long-standing relationship built on defense cooperation, technology exchange and shared security interests. India and Israel have steadily expanded their diplomatic and economic engagement over the past decade, with both governments frequently highlighting common priorities in innovation, counter-terrorism and economic development.
A major milestone in those efforts was reached in September 2025, when the two countries’ finance ministers — Bezalel Smotrich of Israel and Nirmala Sitharaman of India — signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) in New Delhi. The deal is expected to facilitate reciprocal investments and create more predictable conditions for companies seeking to operate across both markets. Officials say the agreement could boost investor confidence and open new opportunities in sectors ranging from manufacturing to advanced technologies.
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In a separate development, India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that negotiations with Israel on an early harvest trade deal are set to resume. Such agreements typically serve as initial frameworks to accelerate trade cooperation by lowering tariffs or improving market access in select sectors before a broader free trade pact is negotiated.
Goyal said the government is eager to strengthen collaboration with Israel in agriculture technology, innovation, mobility solutions and services — areas where Israeli expertise has long been recognized. India, seeking to enhance food security, modernize transport and expand its technology ecosystem, views Israel as a key global partner capable of contributing to those goals.
Diplomats from both sides note that momentum in bilateral ties remains strong despite shifts in global geopolitics. The resumption of trade talks, continuing investment cooperation and reaffirmed security trust signal a shared intention to expand one of the most robust partnerships in the Middle East–South Asia corridor.
Officials in New Delhi and Jerusalem say further announcements will follow once the new visit date is confirmed, with both sides committed to advancing the relationship across strategic, economic and technological domains.