Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Ahead of the private dinner, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was seen wearing a traditional Indian jacket as he warmly greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The gesture was widely viewed as symbolic of the strong strategic partnership between India and Israel, reflecting not only deepening diplomatic and defence ties but also the evident personal rapport shared by the two leaders.
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The optics underscored the growing cooperation across sectors and reaffirmed the close bond that has characterised bilateral relations in recent years.
In a social media post on X, the Israeli Prime Minister wrote, “Before our joint dinner, I surprised my friend Prime Minister Modi by wearing traditional Indian attire.”
This was followed by the flags icons of the two nations.
In an attempt to strengthen bilateral defence and trade ties against the backdrop of ongoing tensions in the Middle East, including the worsening relationship between the United States and Iran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Israel on Wednesday. His first day was marked by a speech in the Knesset and later a grand dinner with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu. On the second day, the Indian PM is expected to visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and hold key discussions with Netanyahu and the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
