Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Israeli Finance Minister's India Visit for Trade and Investment
The Israeli Finance Minister is visiting India to strengthen the financial relationship between the two countries.
A key goal is to sign an agreement to protect investments.
They'll also discuss reducing trade barriers.
The visit includes meetings with Indian officials and a tour of Mumbai and GIFT City to explore investment possibilities.
The purpose is to boost the amount of business and investment.
This builds on existing strong trade ties.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is visiting India starting September 8.
The visit aims to sign a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and discuss a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
The BIT will provide investment protection and encourage investor confidence.
Ministers will meet to boost trade between the two countries.
Bilateral trade between India and Israel is nearly USD 4 billion annually.
- Who
- Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich
- What
- Visiting India to sign a Bilateral Investment Treaty and discuss Free Trade Agreement
- When
- September 8-10
- Where
- India
- Why
- To deepen economic ties and boost trade and investment
- Visiting Official
- Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich
- Dates of Visit
- September 8-10
- Key Meetings
- Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal
- Expected Agreements
- Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)
- Bilateral Trade
- Close to USD 4 billion annually
