New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- India and Israel concluded the first round of negotiations for the India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Thursday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a two-day State Visit to Israel, while addressing a Special Plenary of the Knesset in Jerusalem on Wednesday, had called for early finalisation of an ambitious Free Trade Agreement to realise the untapped trade potential between the two countries.

The first round of negotiations for the India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was held from 23 to 26 February 2026 in New Delhi.

The Terms of Reference (ToR) were signed in November 2025, establishing a structured framework for discussions on identified areas to enhance trade and economic cooperation.

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