**Executive Summary**
The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, met with the Prime Minister of Israel, H.E. Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem on February 26, 2026, during his State Visit to Israel. The leaders agreed to elevate the bilateral relationship to a "Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity" and discussed further collaboration in various fields. Following the talks, agreements and MOUs were exchanged, and a Joint Statement outlining the future course of action was adopted.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Bilateral Relationship Elevation:**
* The bilateral relationship between India and Israel will be elevated to a "Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity".
* This elevation reflects the growing convergence of interests and shared vision for a secure and prosperous future.
* **Areas of Collaboration:**
* Expansion of collaboration in trade, investment, defence, security, space, energy, critical technologies, cyber security, education, scientific research, and innovation.
* Emphasis on the transformative potential of partnership in agriculture, water management, start-ups, fintech, digital healthcare, biotechnology, and advanced pharma.
* Welcome initiatives to expand mobility partnership.
* **Agreements and Initiatives:**
* Call for the early conclusion of the proposed Free Trade Agreement.
* Enhance collaboration through the Bilateral Investment Treaty, India-Israel Innovation Bridge, India-Israel Innovation Centre for Agriculture, and India-Israel Industrial R&D and Innovation Fund.
* Call for greater collaboration in AI, Semiconductors, Quantum and other cutting-edge technologies.
* **Regional and Global Issues:**
* Discussion of regional and global issues of mutual interest.
* Support for the Gaza Peace Plan to bring peace and stability to the region.
* Call for closer cooperation on IMEC and I2U2 initiatives.
* Resolve to strengthen the global fight against terrorism.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: India**
* **Impact:** Strengthened strategic partnership with Israel, enhanced opportunities for collaboration in various sectors (economic, technological, security).
* **Action Required:** Implement agreements and MOUs, foster collaboration in identified areas, and work towards the early conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement.
**Stakeholder: Israel**
* **Impact:** Strengthened strategic partnership with India, enhanced opportunities for collaboration in various sectors (economic, technological, security).
* **Action Required:** Implement agreements and MOUs, foster collaboration in identified areas, and work towards the early conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement.
**Stakeholder: Citizens of India and Israel**
* **Impact:** Potential for increased economic opportunities, technological advancements, and enhanced security due to the strengthened bilateral relationship.
* **Action Required:** None specified.
Key Entities Referenced
India-Israel partnership: Bilateral relationship between India and Israel, encompassing various sectors such as trade, investment, defense, technology, and agriculture, with the aim of fostering peace, innovation, and prosperity.
Free Trade Agreement: Proposed agreement between India and Israel to enhance trade and investment.
Jerusalem: Location where the official talks between the Prime Ministers of India and Israel took place, symbolizing its significance in the bilateral relations.
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Posted On: 26 FEB 2026 8:56PM by PIB Delhi
On his State Visit to Israel, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held official talks with the Prime Minister
of Israel, H.E. Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem on February 26, 2026.
The two Prime Ministers engaged in comprehensive discussions covering the entire gamut of the India-
Israel partnership. Reflecting the deep trust and friendship between the two countries, the leaders decided
to elevate the bilateral relationship to a "Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and
Prosperity". This elevation is emblematic of the growing convergence of interests and the shared vision of
both countries for a secure and prosperous future.
Both leaders expressed satisfaction at the progress made in bilateral cooperation across all domains and
agreed to further expand collaboration in the fields of trade and investment, defence and security, space,
energy, critical technologies, cyber security, education, scientific research and innovation. They also
emphasized the transformative potential of the India-Israel partnership in agriculture, water management,
start-ups, fintech, digital healthcare, biotechnology and advanced pharma. The two leaders welcomed the
new initiatives to expand mobility partnership, which would give a further boost to people-to-people ties.
Calling for early conclusion of the proposed Free Trade Agreement, they noted that the Bilateral
Investment Treaty, India-Israel Innovation Bridge, India-Israel Innovation Centre for Agriculture and
India-Israel Industrial R&D and Innovation Fund would significantly enhance economic, entrepreneurial
and scientific collaborations between the two countries. They also called for greater collaboration in the
fields of AI, Semiconductors, Quantum and other cutting-edge technologies, synergising India’s talented
workforce and Israel’s innovation.
The two leaders also discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest. Prime Minister conveyed his
support for the Gaza Peace Plan and hoped that the initiative would bring peace and stability to the region.
The two leaders also called for closer cooperation between the two countries on IMEC and I2U2
initiatives. They also expressed their resolve to strengthen the global fight against terrorism. Prime
Minister thanked Prime Minister Netanyahu for the support extended by Israel in India’s fight against
terrorism.
Following the talks, several agreements and Memoranda of Understanding were exchanged [Link]. A Joint
Statement outlining the future course of action for the bilateral partnership was adopted on the occasion of
the State Visit [Link].
Prime Minister thanked Prime Minister Netanyahu for his warmth and hospitality.
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