India and Israel exchanged multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on various areas, including cultural exchange, geophysical exploration, fisheries and aquaculture, UPI, and advancing education through the use of Artificial Intelligence. The MoUs were exchanged after the delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu.
In his press statement, Mr. Modi said that the India-Israel relationship is based on a strong foundation of deep trust, shared democratic values, and profound human sensitivities. He stated that this bond has stood the test of time. The Prime Minister said that today, both sides have made a historic decision to elevate the time-tested partnership to the status of a Special Strategic Partnership. He said that nine years ago, he had the privilege of becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel.
Mr. Modi said that stepping once again onto the historic land of Israel is a moment of pride and emotion for him. He said that today, both sides have decided to establish the Critical and Emerging Technologies Partnership. The Prime Minister said that this will give new momentum to cooperation in areas such as AI, Quantum, and Critical Minerals.
He informed that an agreement has been reached for the use of UPI in Israel. Mr. Netanyahu said that Israel and India are bent on innovation. He said that both nations are proud ancient civilisations and very proud of their past, but absolutely determined to seize the future and both countries can do it better together.