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India, Israel 'civilizational partners,' ties only to strengthen, delegation says

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • An Indian delegation visiting Israel declared the partnership between the two nations is strong and will continue to grow.
  • Delegates highlighted shared challenges, particularly in combating terrorism, and praised Prime Minister Modi's visit as cementing a "civilizational partnership."
  • Agreements signed during Modi's visit include provisions for 50,000 Indian workers to come to Israel and collaborations in defense and agriculture.

The bond between India and Israel is built on shared challenges, mindsets, and opportunities, with the friendship between the two nations poised for further growth, according to a diverse group of Indian figures visiting Israel.

Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister [Benjamin] Netanyahu, what they cemented during this visit was that we are civilizational partners. I really love that the prime minister [Modi] very categorically and clearly mentioned here that India stands with Israel today, tomorrow, and for a long time to come.

· Vijeth Umbalagodu ThirthamalleshThirthamallesh described the significance of Prime Minister Modi's visit to Israel.

The delegation, comprising political figures, entrepreneurs, activists, journalists, and commentators, was hosted by the Israel-India Friendship Club (IIFC). They expressed pride in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's February visit, during which he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu solidified their relationship as "civilizational partners." Modi's visit also marked him as the first-ever recipient of the Knesset Medal.

During the visit, 16 economic, security, and diplomatic agreements were signed, including a pact to allow 50,000 Indian workers into Israel over the next five years. Delegates emphasized that the partnership extends to technology and humanity, with India viewing Israel as a "brother nation."

What [the visit] showed to the world was that we find each other as natural partners for humanity, natural partners in technology, wherein we are very open as a brother nation.

· Vijeth Umbalagodu ThirthamalleshThirthamallesh elaborated on the nature of the India-Israel partnership.

Common ground was found in security concerns, with delegates drawing parallels between India's issues with Pakistan and Israel's fight against regional terror groups. Nikhil Chandwani, founder of Sindhi Hindu, shared his personal distress over the October 7 Hamas attacks and criticized the international media's response as a "muted" engagement that quickly turned to "what-aboutism" directed at Israel.

When October 7 happened, I was hurt, I was deeply shattered.

· Nikhil ChandwaniChandwani expressed his reaction to the Hamas-led attacks.

"India understands terrorism. Israel understands terrorism," Chandwani stated. "That is perhaps why Modi and Netanyahu came together and signed a lot of pacts. We now have joint defense pacts. Going forward, I feel this will only increase, only rise." The delegates also pointed to agriculture as a significant area for future cooperation.

India understands terrorism. Israel understands terrorism. That is perhaps why Modi and Netanyahu came together and signed a lot of pacts. We now have joint defense pacts. Going forward, I feel this will only increase, only rise.

· Nikhil ChandwaniChandwani discussed the shared understanding of terrorism between India and Israel.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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