Modi’s itinerary reflects both strategic and symbolic intent. He is scheduled to address Israel’s Parliament, the Knesset, in a high-profile speech expected to outline a shared vision for security and innovation-driven growth, sources stated. He will also visit Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust memorial.
Defence cooperation remains a central pillar of the partnership. In November 2025, during the visit of India’s Defence Secretary to Israel, the two sides signed a significant memorandum of understanding on defence cooperation, laying the groundwork for further institutional alignment.
Beyond defence, both sides are keen to accelerate cooperation in emerging technologies.
Modi is expected to meet leading Israeli business executives and innovators to explore joint ventures in AI, quantum computing and advanced design.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has described Modi as a “personal frifinish,” has emphasised innovation as a key driver of the relationship.
The visit will also advance discussions on the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC), aimed at enhancing connectivity and economic integration across regions. With shared strategic interests and complementary strengths in technology and infrastructure, Modi’s visit is widely seen as reinforcing a partnership rooted in trust, resilience and a forward-seeing agfinisha.
Israel is home to a vibrant Indian diaspora of over 41,000 people, reflecting the deep people-to-people ties between the two countries. In November 2023, India and Israel signed a bilateral Framework Agreement to facilitate the temporary, safe and legal employment of Indian workers in Israel. Since the agreement came into effect, around 20,000 Indian workers have arrived in Israel through both the Government-to-Government (G2G) mechanism and private recruitment channels, strengthening labour mobility and economic cooperation.
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