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PM Narendra Modi in Israel, Day 2: As it happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held talks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.
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PM Modi concludes his address to the Indian community in Israel.
I am indebted from the bottom of my heart to the Israeli PM and the people of this country, says PM Modi.
In the end, once again I am grateful to my friend PM Netanyahu. Also, now Delhi-Mumbai-Tel Aviv flight services will begin soon, says PM Modi.
I invite Israeli youth to visit India, says PM Modi.
We will soon open an Indian cultural centre in Israel, says PM Modi.
Indian-origin people who have done Army service in Israel will now be eligible for an OCI card, says PM Modi.
PM Modi talks about meeting Moshe Holtzberg (the Israeli child who narrowly escaped death in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack).
PM Netanyahu and we agree that science, innovation and research is going to be the crux of our ties, says PM Modi.
Another green revolution is possible with help of Israel. In the field of technology and defence also both countries can work together, says PM Modi.
Making consistent efforts to double farmers' income by 2022, policies being formulated, says PM Modi.
PM Modi talks about soil health cards and ENAM scheme for formers.
PM Modi talks about how his government is working for the benefit of farmers.
Foreign investment is being done in India at a record pace, says PM Modi.
Make in India has become a brand now, taking everyone by surprise, he adds.
We are giving 26 weeks maternity leave, says PM Modi.
States have been asked to make changes in Factory Act so that women can work at night. The contribution of women will help in the development of the country, says PM Modi.
PM Modi talks about labour reforms.
We are working with a holistic approach, says PM Modi.
We aim to encourage innovators and entrepreneurs, says PM Modi.
Schemes like National Apprenticeship training will train around 50 lakh youth, he adds.
PM Modi talks about skill development and how youth of the country is India's strength.
India needs to take advantage of demographic dividend, with 65% young population, PM Modi says.
A person who wants to begin start-up can get clearance in one day, PM Modi says.
PM Modi talks about how it has become much easier to get environment clearance in India.
We have brought about reforms in banking sector too, says PM Modi.
With the aim of 'housing for all' we have placed emphasis on the construction and the real estate sector, says PM Modi.
2022 will be India's 75th anniversary of independence. We can't forget that year, says PM Modi.
By 2022, we aim to ensure that no Indian remains homeless. Everyone will have light and water, he adds.
Our government has taken important decision in many areas, says PM Modi.
We have introduced 100% FDI in key sectors, which will help our economy, he adds.
I do not want to talk about the past. We heard so many things regarding coal, spectrum etc, says PM Modi.
Not even one question has been raised towards my government. We have brought about reform in defence sector too. Israeli companies can come and try their luck in India, he adds.
The mantra of my government is reform, perform and transform, says PM Modi.
India is one of the fastest growing economies of the world, he adds.
PM further says, We have recently passed the Goods and Services Tax. I call it Good and Simple Tax. With this tax we have been successful in uniting India economically.
In the past 10 decades Israel has surprised the world with its new innovations in all fields. It has left other nations of the world behind. It's not called start-up nation without any reason, says PM Modi.
PM Modi talks about his meeting with former PM and president Shimon Peres.
Indians have contributed majorly in the field agriculture, says PM Modi.
Jewish community has enriched India with their contribution in various fields, says PM Modi.
Israel has shown that more than size, it is the spirit that matters, says PM Modi.
Our ties with Israel are about mutual trust and friendship, says PM Modi.
The kind of warmth that PM Netanyahu has shown towards me and the way he has accompanied me everywhere is respect for 125 crore people of India, says PM Modi.
PM Netanyahu too loves Indian food, he adds.
It took us years to meet. First time an Indian PM is taking your blessings on Israeli soil, says PM Modi.
For the first time in 70 years an Indian PM has got an opportunity to visit Israel. This is a matter of joy, says PM Modi.
PM Modi begins his address to the Indian diaspora.
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We are building this future together, two great democracies, it's a partnership made in heaven but happening right now here. Welcome PM Modi, my good friend, says Netanyahu.
We always remember that there is a human bridge between us, we admire you, respect you, love you, says Israeli PM to Indian diaspora.
PM Modi and I have decided to take our partnership to new heights, says PM Netanyahu.
Jews love India and they love Israel, says PM Netanyahu.
Namaste! says Netanyahu at the community event.
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PM Modi arrives at Tel Aviv Convention Center with Israeli PM.
PM Modi tweets:
Cultural programmes precede PM Modi's address to the Indian community at Tel Aviv Convention Center.
(Photo courtesy - ANI).
Isaac Herzog, Israeli Opposition leader meets PM Modi.
Throughout history, Jewish communities have always had home in India and have been treated with warmth and respect - India-Israel statement.
The two leaders affirmed intention to build a broad-based relationship that will realize full potential of association - India-Israel statement.
There was a broad agreement that the fight against terrorism won't work if it's very segmented and translated into narrow agendas, says Jaishankar.
Two societies who consider themselves cradles of civilization have found a more contemporary basis for their relationship, says FS.
We have announced a strategic partnership in water and agriculture. It offers us a whole spectrum of possibilities, says Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar.
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Dear Mr Modi, I love you and your people in India says Moshe.
PM Modi meets Moshe Holtzberg, the now 11-year-old survivor of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, in Jerusalem.
He asks him to visit India with family.
Tomorrow I will travel to Haifa to pay homage to brave Indian soldiers.It has been a productive and memorable 24 hours. Shalom, says PM Modi.
He once again thanks Israeli PM and invites him and the first lady to visit India.
We regard thriving two-way trade and investment flows as the bed-rock of a strong partnership, says PM Modi.
India and Israel have agreed to set up a USD 40 million fund for industrial R&D and innovation fund, he adds.
Our goal is to build a relationship that reflects our shared priorities and draws on enduring bonds between our peoples, says PM Modi.
Prime Minister Netanyahu and I have had productive discussions covering an extensive menu of issues, says PM Modi.
India has suffered first-hand violence and threats from terror as has Israel. We have agreed to protect our strategic interests, he adds.
We discussed situation in West Asia and wider region. It is India's hope that peace, dialogue and restraint will prevail, PM Modi further says.
Our belief in democratic values and economic progress has been a shared pursuit, says PM Modi.
I am honoured to be in Israel on this exceptional visit, says PM Modi.
Thank you, Excellency, for your warm words of welcome. And, for the exceptional generosity with your time and friendship, says PM Modi.
Ours is a partnership to seek good, defend good and achieve good. This is indeed a good day, says Netanyahu.
We are being challenged by forces of terror. We have agreed to cooperate in this area, says Israeli PM.
PM Modi and I look ahead and at the same time have our feet firmly on the ground, says Netanyahu.
This is a deeply moving moment for me. We are making history. says Israeli PM.
PM Modi and Netanyahu address joint press meet.
PM Modi today held talks with Netanyahu.
He met the Israeli PM for restricted talks first.
PM Modi then held delegation-level parleys.
PM Modi on Wednesday called on Israeli President Reuven Rivlin and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties and how Israel's cutting-edge technology could help the 'Make in India' initiative.
"The President of Israel welcomed me so warmly, he broke protocol. This is a mark of respect for the people of India," he tweeted.
It is a privilege to meet President Rivlin again today. I fondly recall his visit to India last November when he charmed us with his affable manner and desire to do more with India," PM Modi wrote in the guest book at the President's residence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his "ground-breaking" visit to Israel on July 04.
He was accorded an extraordinary welcome by the Jewish nation yesterday. The personal chemistry and the warmth between PM Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was apparent in their remarks and their hugs.
Reflecting the importance that Israel is according to the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister since Israel's establishment 70 years ago, the host nation pulled out all stops to welcome PM Modi - Netanyahu broke protocol to come to the Ben Gurion airport, an honour reserved only for the US President and the Pope.
Jerusalem: India and Israel on Wednesday elevated their ties to the strategic partnership level, vowing to do "much more together" to combat growing radicalisation and terrorism while pitching for strong action against those financing and providing sanctuaries to terror groups.
The issue of terror and "strategic threats" along with various other topics like cooperation in defence and security, water, agriculture, space and West Asia figured prominently in the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu here today.
After the wide-ranging talks, the two sides signed seven pacts covering areas like innovation, water conservation, agriculture and space.