India and Israel pledge to boost ties in defence and technology

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete February 27, 2026 at 08:53 AM

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During a two-day visit to Israel, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to deepen cooperation in defense, artificial intelligence, and other sectors. The leaders announced they would pursue a free trade agreement and elevated their partnership to a "Special Strategic Partnership." Over a dozen bilateral agreements were concluded, covering cybersecurity, trade, space exploration, education, and agriculture. Israel also pledged to allow 50,000 more Indian workers into the country, and India will extend its UPI digital payment system to Israel. Modi condemned the October 2023 Hamas attack and reiterated India's support for a two-state solution, while also voicing concern over civilian casualties in Gaza. The visit, Modi's second since 2017, has been described as productive but has also drawn criticism in India.

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Yad Vashem 30% Congress party 30% Jairam Ramesh 30% United States 40% Donald Trump 40% Knesset 40% Gaza Strip ×250% Hamas 60% Benjamin Netanyahu 70% Narendra Modi ×790% India ×1095% Israel ×1095%

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india-israel relations 100% defence cooperation 80% technology 70% strategic partnership 70% bilateral agreements 60% terrorism 60% gaza peace plan 50% free trade agreement 50% artificial intelligence 40% digital payment system 40%

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