On February 26, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, in Jerusalem. They acknowledged that the elevated India-Israel relationship reflects a "Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity," highlighting the deep trust and shared democratic values between the two countries. The leaders expressed satisfaction with ongoing cooperation in trade, technology, innovation, defense, security, and counter-terrorism. Regional issues of mutual interest were also discussed, with the Prime Minister expressing support for the Gaza Peace Plan. In a gesture emphasizing shared environmental values, the Prime Minister, President Herzog, and the First Lady planted a tree in the President's garden under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam (One Tree for Mother) initiative. The Prime Minister thanked President Herzog for his hospitality and support of the India-Israel partnership. Release ID: 2233271. Visitor Counter: 198. This release is available in Marathi, Hindi, Assamese, Gujarati, and Kannada. This was posted by PIB Delhi at 9:00 PM.
Key Entities Referenced
Israel: Country whose President met with the Prime Minister.
Isaac Herzog: President of Israel
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister who met with the President of Israel
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam (One Tree for Mother): Initiative under which a tree was planted
Jerusalem: Location of the meeting between the Prime Minister and the President.
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Prime Minister meets with the President of Israel
Posted On: 26 FEB 2026 9:00PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today called on the President of Israel, H.E. Mr. Isaac Herzog, in
Jerusalem.
Prime Minister warmly recalled his previous meetings with President Herzog during his visit to Israel in
2017 and in Dubai in 2023. The two leaders noted that the elevation of India-Israel ties to a "Special
Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity" marks a new beginning in bilateral ties and is
reflective of the deep trust, shared democratic values and special friendship between the two countries.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the ongoing cooperation in the fields of trade and technology,
innovation and enterprise, defence and security, and counter terrorism.
The two leaders also discussed regional issues of mutual interest. Expressing support for the Gaza Peace
Plan, Prime Minister conveyed his satisfaction at the progress being made with the initiative to achieve
peace and stability in West Asia.
In a special gesture, reflecting the shared values of both nations to nurture the environment, Prime
Minister, along with President Herzog and the First Lady, planted a tree in the President’s garden under the
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam (One Tree for Mother) initiative.
Prime Minister thanked President Herzog for his warmth and hospitality and for his support to the India-
Israel partnership.
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