“Strategic bonanza: Israel and India unlock next phase of partnership”, First Post, November 27, 2025
“Last week marked another significant moment in Israel-India relations as a major business delegation from India, led by Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, arrived in Israel. This adds to a series of high-level visits in recent months, aimed at setting the stage for a new phase in the Israel-India strategic friendship—one that truly focuses on innovation and co-creation. These visits mark the return to normalcy after the war, signalling a clear message of confidence in Israel, its resilient economy, and the long-standing partnership between the countries, now unlocking new domains for business cooperation.
However, what matters most is that this momentum must translate into action. What we need now is to ensure that this unprecedented wave of engagement doesn’t merely produce MoUs and diplomatic events but translates into a deepened strategic partnership that practically adopts innovation across all sectors.
The strength of Israel-India relations was tested during the war, and the results speak volumes. India stood firmly next to Israel. The Narendra Modi government supported Israel’s right to self-defence and continued to manufacture and supply defence equipment to Israel despite domestic and international criticism. Israel reciprocated this loyalty during India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’……”
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