Jerusalem, Feb. 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Free Trade Agreement being negotiated between India and Israel will unlock the vast untapped potential in bilateral trade relationship.

The Prime Minister, who addressed Special Plenary of the Knesset on Wednesday, also spoke about the defence cooperation between the two countries and said "a strong defence partnership between trusted partners like India and Israel is of vital importance" in an uncertain world.

PM Modi said India has been the fastest-growing major economy in the world for the last few years and will be among the top three economies globally. He said Israel is a powerhouse of innovation and technological leadership and this creates a natural foundation ...