February 24, 2026
Ahead of Modi's visit: Israel and India are upgrading their relations
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Israel and India are upgrading their relations.
The two countries announce the upgrade of their relationship to the level of 'special strategic relations.'
This is one of the highest levels of cooperation between countries.
The move comes ahead of the visit of India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, to Israel.
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The visit is taking place on February 27–28.
During the visit, Modi will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He will also meet with President Isaac Herzog. He is also expected to address the Knesset.
As part of the upgrade, new agreements will be signed. Security and technological cooperation is expected to expand. The countries are exploring joint work on advanced defense systems, including the 'Or Eitan' laser system. They are establishing a special mechanism for safeguarding security secrets.
Civil cooperation is also expanding. Cooperation is planned in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cyber, agriculture, water, and infrastructure.
Economic ties are also strengthening. The expansion of direct flights between the countries is being examined.
In Israel, there is hope that the meeting marks the beginning of close cooperation between the countries.