In epochal move, PM Modi embraces Israel as full partner
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday firmed the relationship between India and Israel by stating that both nations will partner not just on bilateral issues but also on global ones.
With that statement, India officially ended decades of a concealed foreign policy approach to Israel, publicly accepting it as a nation with which it shares a joint future. Both Modi and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to “much more together” to combat growing radicalisation and terrorism while pitching for strong action against those financing and providing sanctuaries to terror groups. “This is a good day… You and I can change the world… Our relationship is made in heaven and we are doing the implementation part,” Netanyahu said with Modi standing by his side during a joint media appearance.
The Israeli prime minister, who is devoting full time to Modi during his three-day visit and joining him at all his engagements, said the two countries together “can make a big difference” to the world. Modi described his visit as “productive” and “memorable”, saying “Our goal is to build a relationship that reflects our shared priorities and draws on enduring bonds between our peoples.” The two leaders also …read more
