Archive · 27 Jan 2026
India-Israel Relations Strengthened on Republic Day
On India's Republic Day, an Israeli minister praised India as a trusted strategic partner.
He mentioned that India's support after a recent attack was very important to Israel.
The minister also talked about how both countries have strong ties and work together in many areas like defense, agriculture, and technology.
They have signed important agreements and had many high-level visits.
The minister thanked India for its support and wished for the friendship between the two countries to grow stronger.
Israeli Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar praised India as a trusted strategic partner during India's Republic Day celebrations.
India's support for Israel following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack was highlighted as significant.
The relationship between India and Israel has grown stronger with high-level visits and bilateral agreements.
Both countries have signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and Terms of Reference (TOR) for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
The expansion of direct Air India flights between Tel Aviv and New Delhi has brought the peoples of both countries closer.
- Who
- Israeli Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar and Indian officials
- What
- Celebration of India's Republic Day and strengthening of India-Israel relations
- When
- January 27, 2024
- Where
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Why
- To commemorate India's Republic Day and highlight the strategic partnership between India and Israel
- Event
- India's 77th Republic Day celebrations
- Speaker
- Israeli Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar
- Hostage Recovery
- Ran Gvili, last hostage from October 7, 2023 Hamas attack
- Bilateral Agreements
- Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and Terms of Reference (TOR) for FTA
- Key Visits
- Multiple high-level visits between Israel and India in 2023
- Air India Flights
- Expansion of direct flights between Tel Aviv and New Delhi
- Joint Action Plan
- Adoption of a joint action plan for 2026
- India's Support
- India's support for Israel following the October 7 attack
Sources
India more than good friend, a trusted strategic partner: Israeli minister
India More Than Good Friend, A Trusted Strategic Partner: Israeli Minister
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