New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today issued his departure statement ahead of his State Visit to Israel from 25-26 February 2026.

In his statement, the Prime Minister said that at the invitation of his "dear friend," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he will be undertaking the visit to Israel.

Highlighting the robust and multifaceted Strategic Partnership between India and Israel, Prime Minister Modi noted that the relationship has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism in recent years. He said he looks forward to discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu aimed at further strengthening cooperation across various domains, including science and technology, innovation, agriculture, water management, technology, defenc...