PM Modi likely to make first visit to Israel in June-July: India’s Ambassador

[INDIAPOSITIVE]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s much-anticipated visit to Israel could take place in mid-2017 in what would be the first such tour by an Indian Premier to the Jewish state, as the two countries mark 25 years of their diplomatic ties.

India’s Ambassador to Israel Pavan Kapoor told news portal ‘Ynet’ about the visit and mentioned about efforts to boost defence cooperation with Israel, which is looking to set up manufacturing units in India under ‘Make in India’ initiative.

Informed sources told PTI the dates for Modi’s visit have not been finalised but “it is likely to happen in June-July of 2017.”

Modi’s visit is being discussed amid talks of a “close chemistry” between him and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

India-Israel ties have steadily progressed since the two countries established diplomatic relations in January 1992 but India has shied away from such high-level visits in the past.

However, BJP-led governments seem to have accorded a greater priority to this relationship with President Pranab Mukherjee visiting Israel in October 2015 in what was the first such visit by an Indian Head of State to Israel.

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin made a reciprocal visit last year at Mukhejee’s invitation. It was the second visit by an Israeli Head of State to New Delhi, coming after a gap of almost 20 years.

The only visit of an Israeli Prime Minister to India happened in 2003, when Ariel Sharon visited New Delhi. Yet, bilateral ties have been on an upward trajectory, irrespective of the governments in power in New Delhi.

The two leaders have met twice on foreign soil on the sidelines of UN-related events and are said to be constantly in touch with each other over the phone.

During their meeting on the sidelines of Paris Climate summit in 2015, Modi had told Netanyahu: “I am happy that often we can talk easily on telephone, we can discuss everything. It has very rarely happened. In your case it has happened.”


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[Valar Dohaeris]

Always wanted to hear Indian Muslim's opinion on such kind of news. Is anyone here who could give his/her views on growing Indian-Israel ties ?

 

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s much-anticipated visit to Israel could take place in mid-2017 in what would be the first such tour by an Indian Premier to the Jewish state, as the two countries mark 25 years of their diplomatic ties.

India’s Ambassador to Israel Pavan Kapoor told news portal ‘Ynet’ about the visit and mentioned about efforts to boost defence cooperation with Israel, which is looking to set up manufacturing units in India under ‘Make in India’ initiative.

Informed sources told PTI the dates for Modi’s visit have not been finalised but “it is likely to happen in June-July of 2017.”

Modi’s visit is being discussed amid talks of a “close chemistry” between him and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

India-Israel ties have steadily progressed since the two countries established diplomatic relations in January 1992 but India has shied away from such high-level visits in the past.

However, BJP-led governments seem to have accorded a greater priority to this relationship with President Pranab Mukherjee visiting Israel in October 2015 in what was the first such visit by an Indian Head of State to Israel.

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin made a reciprocal visit last year at Mukhejee’s invitation. It was the second visit by an Israeli Head of State to New Delhi, coming after a gap of almost 20 years.

The only visit of an Israeli Prime Minister to India happened in 2003, when Ariel Sharon visited New Delhi. Yet, bilateral ties have been on an upward trajectory, irrespective of the governments in power in New Delhi.

The two leaders have met twice on foreign soil on the sidelines of UN-related events and are said to be constantly in touch with each other over the phone.

During their meeting on the sidelines of Paris Climate summit in 2015, Modi had told Netanyahu: “I am happy that often we can talk easily on telephone, we can discuss everything. It has very rarely happened. In your case it has happened.”


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Nice.

Very nice.

Much awaited.

Next time invite him for republic day parade !

 

[Crixus]

Why only Indian muslims , muslim countries like Azerbaijan , Egypt and Turkey have very good relations with Israel . Whats the opinion of muslims living in these countries ??

On Topic , hope he will sign deals regarding the border management with Israili govt ..they can help us big time in sealing the borders

Always wanted to hear Indian Muslim's opinion on such kind of news. Is anyone here who could give his/her views on growing Indian-Israel ties ?

 

[Valar Dohaeris]

Why only Indian muslims , muslim countries like Azerbaijan , Egypt and Turkey have very good relations with Israel . Whats the opinion of muslims living in these countries ??

I think the nature of relations is different. In India, there is political narrative to support Israel even in Israeli crimes which is not the case with other countries.

 

[Kailash Rava]

BT wat about india-Palestine relation (if there is any)

 

[Crixus]

No one supports the crimes but we cant let emotions drive our relations ...every country has right to save their citizens including Israel. We have relations with China , which did equally bad with Uighurs muslims but still we have 70 billion trade with them we dont poke our nose in internal matters of other countries and our relation are bilateral .
Indian muslims have right to vote if they want India to severe ties with Israel then they have to vote for such party ...they cant do anything else ...

I think the nature of relations is different. In India, there is political narrative to support Israel even in Israeli crimes which is not the case with other countries.

 

[schoolboy]

I think the nature of relations is different. In India, there is political narrative to support Israel even in Israeli crimes which is not the case with other countries.

That's not very accurate - though that might change in future.

Historically Palestine was something Nehru cared for deeply and supported it on legal and moral grounds (plus also out of consideration for the millions of Indians Muslims) at the cost of Israel - a policy adopted mechanically by successive governments. It was not till the early 90s that full diplomatic relations were established with the opening of the embassy - despite recognition of Israel for decades. Pragmatically the support for the palestinian yielded no diplomatic return for India so that policy is changing.

IMO the Palestine conflict is not a simple Jew v Muslim conflict as it is made out to be. Perhaps I'll write about it in some other thread.