Tel Aviv, Feb. 24 -- Ahead of PM Modi's visit to Israel, Former Israeli Ambassador to India Daniel Carmon on Tuesday (local time) emphasised that the bond between the nations extends beyond leadership, with shared values and interests.

Carmon highlighted how the ties, initially discreet, became more visible in 2014, particularly in defence, and have since expanded across multiple sectors.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a State visit to Israel on February 25-26, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday.

In an interview with ANI, Carmon said, "First, it was under the radar and it was discreet, then it became visible in 2014, much in the defence sector, but also in other sectors that benefit the governments...