Archive · 26 Nov 2025
Netanyahu Postpones India Visit Over Security Concerns
The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, has decided to postpone his visit to India that was planned for December.
This decision comes after a recent explosion in Delhi raised security concerns.
Netanyahu sent his condolences to the people of India and expressed solidarity with them.
Meanwhile, India's Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, recently visited Israel and met with Netanyahu.
They discussed ways to strengthen their countries' partnership in areas like trade, technology, and defence.
They also started talks for a Free Trade Agreement to boost cooperation between India and Israel.
Netanyahu's office is now coordinating with Indian authorities to set a new date for the visit, emphasizing the strong bond between the two countries.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu postpones December visit to India due to security concerns after Delhi blast.
Netanyahu expressed condolences and solidarity with India, emphasizing the unbreakable spirit of both nations against terrorism.
Netanyahu's last official visit to India was in January 2018, following PM Modi's historic visit to Israel in 2017.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with Netanyahu, discussing economic and strategic engagement.
Goyal and Netanyahu signed Terms of Reference for Free Trade Agreement negotiations to boost trade and technology cooperation.
- Who
- Benjamin Netanyahu, Narendra Modi, Piyush Goyal
- What
- Postponement of Netanyahu's visit to India
- When
- December visit postponed, exact date not specified
- Where
- India
- Why
- Security concerns after Delhi blast
Media Reports
Israeli PM's Office
Reason for Postponement
Media Reports
Media reports claimed the visit was postponed due to security concerns following the Delhi terror attack.
Israeli PM's Office
The Israeli PM's office dismissed these reports, stating that Netanyahu has full confidence in India's security and that new dates are being coordinated.
- Event
- Postponement of Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to India
- Reason
- Security concerns following Delhi blast
- Last Visit
- January 14-19, 2018
- Recent Meeting
- Piyush Goyal with Netanyahu
- FTA
- Terms of Reference signed for negotiations
- Key Sectors
- Agriculture, water, defence, science, technology, innovation
- New Date
- Being coordinated with Indian authorities
Sources
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