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Live updates: PM Modi leaves for Germany, thanking Israeli PM for hospitality

WION Web Team
New Delhi, Delhi, IndiaUpdated: Jul 06, 2017, 04:35 PM IST
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PM Modi greets for Israeli PM Netanyahu as he departs for Hamburg, Germany on July 6. Photograph:(ANI)

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Modi's visit to Israel was the first-ever by an Indian prime minister
Modi's visit to Israel was the first-ever by an Indian prime minister
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PM Modi tweets a photograph signed by Israeli PM Netanyahu, thanking him for his hospitality.

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The Indian prime minister also shared other pictures of himself with Israeli PM Netanyahu from his visit

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12 MoUs signed between Indian and Israeli companies, total value of MoUs over 4.5 billion dollars: Pankaj Patel, Deputy President, India-Israel CEOs forum
 

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We have put a simple goal that we have to increase cooperation between Indian and Israeli business sectors: President, India-Israel CEOs forum

Identified sectors like agriculture, water treatment, healthcare etc where we can reach a goal of 20 billion dollars: President, India-Israel CEOs forum

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PM Modi is visiting Germany's Hamburg from July 6-8 for the G20 Summit: MEA
PM's pre-planned bilateral meetings on sidelines of G20 Summit are with Argentina, Canada, Italy, Japan, Mexico, ROK, UK and Vietnam: MEA
 

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PM Modi is likely to meet Joseph Weiss of Israeli Aerospace Industries and Uzi Landau of RAFAEL Advance Defense Systems at the India-Israel CEOs Forum at Tel Aviv today

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A light moment between PM Modi and PM Netanyahu at Haifa's Dor Beach

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PM Modi also shared the story of a soldier from the Maratha Light Infantry, referred to by the Israelis as "the Indian", who played a historic role in Haifa during World War I. 

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"We are soon starting Delhi-Mumbai-Tel Aviv air services," said PM Modi.

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"I have a good news for you. Those Indians living in Israels are having lots of trouble over their OCI and PIO cards. I have come to know this. Relations of the heart can't be dictated by a piece of paper. There is no way you can be denied an OCI card. If you are not able to get an OCI card, it defeats the purpose of this document. Those Indian-origin individuals who have done compulsory Army service in Israel will also get OCI cards now. We will also simplify rules related to issue of OCI cards to those who have done compulsory military training," said PM Modi.

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I met Moshe a few hours ago. I witnessed how the desire to live in peace can overcome the specter of terror: PM Modi

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Both PM Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about their respective youth population and the exchange that took place informally on a people-to-people basis.

"There is one area of cooperation -- young people... Today when young Israelis go to India, they go backpacking. They go on the hummus trail -- that means places you hear Hebrew being spoken. I want Indian students to come backpacking here on the curry trail. Not too many -- just in proportion," said PM Netanyahu to loud cheering from the Indian community present.

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PM Modi also recounted how Israeli PM Netanyahu sent him a photograph of Indian soldiers liberating Jerusalem in 1917 during British rule, calling the photo "heart-touching".

Recalled another famous Indian Jew, late Lt-General JFR Jacob, a Baghdadi Jew from Kolkata, who led India's charge into Bangladesh, then East Pakistan, in 1971. 

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We want every Indian to have their own homes, the homes to have power and water supply by 2022 by facilitating real estate companies: PM Modi

 

 

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We have given real estate the status of industry so that companies of this sector can get loans on low rates: PM Modi

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We have launched GST on July 1. This has achieved an old dream of one country one tax. I call it Good and Simple Tax: PM Modi

The way Sardar Patel brought different princely states together into one India, this law has managed to merge disparate tax laws in 2017: PM Modi

 

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The mantra of my government is reform, perform, transform: PM Modi

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PM Modi remembered Shimon Perez, another great leader of Israel, calling him a great statesman.

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Dr Lael Anson Best is a prominent cardiothoracic surgeon from the Indian community in Israel who was among those awarded the Pravasi Samman meant for non-resident Indians. PM Modi reminded the Gujarati community members of the Best Hospital in Ahmedabad. 

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Mayors of various Israeli cities have also joined us today. Their love for India has drawn them here, I thank them: PM Modi

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Modi also mentioned Marathi journal, Mai Boli (Mother Tongue) that is published in Israel.

Those from Cochin Kerala celebrate Onam with great pomp. A sizeable number of immigrants in Israel are from Maharashtra and Kerala. 

 

 

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Prime Minister Modi talks about the presence of the Indian community in Israel for hundreds of years. Mentions the legend of Sufi saint Baba Fareed who is believed to have done penance in a cave in Israel.

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Sankhya aur aakar utna mayne nahi rakhta, ye Israel ne karke dikhaya aur saabit kiya hai: PM Modi

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Bharat Israel ka saath parampara, sanskriti, ek doosre pe bharosa aur mitrata ka hai: PM Modi

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There is a similarity even in our religions: PM Modi

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70 varshon mein pehli baar kisi Bharatiya PM ka aana apne aap mein khushi ka avsar hai, kuch sawal nishaan bhi hai: PM Modi

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Modi speaks to Indian community at Tel Aviv community centre in Hindi

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"When Israelis go to India, they go on the hummus trail. I want Indians to come here on the curry trail," says Netanyahu

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"Prime Minister (Modi), these are the Jews of India. They love India, they love Israel," says Netanyahu

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjami Netanyahu begins speaking to the Indian diaspora at the Tel Aviv convention centre

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrive shortly at Tel Aviv Convention Centre to address Indian community

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Watch LIVE: Cultural programmes at Tel Aviv Convention Centre ahead of PM Modi's address to the Indian community

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Cultural programmes precede PM Modi's address to the Indian community at Tel Aviv Convention Centre

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Jerusalem: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Israeli Museum for Exhibition on Indian Jewish Heritage

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Jerusalem: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met three Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awardees from Israel

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PM Modi meets Opposition leader Isaac Herzog

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There was a broad agreement that the fight against terrorism won't work if it's very segmented & translated into narrow agendas: Indian foreign secretary S Jaishankar

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We have announced a strategic partnership in water and agriculture. It offers us a whole spectrum of possibilities: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

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You can visit India anytime, will give you & your family long-term visa: PM Modi to Moshe, the now 11-yr-old survivor of 26/11 attacks

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Foreign Secretary Jaishankar: We (India and Israel) also spoke about what we could do in third countries

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Indian foreign secretary conducts MEA media briefing. Says the two countries have signed 7 agreements

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Netanyahu tells Moshe he will accompany him when Netanyahu travels to India

Modi had invited Netanyahu to India. The Israeli PM had accepted

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Moshe, during the 26/11 attacks on the Chabad House in Mumbai, was saved by his Indian nanny Sandra

Moshe now lives with his grandparents near Tel Aviv

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"Prime Minister Modi I love you," says Moshe

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, meets Moshe

Moshe lost his parents in the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai in 2008

He was a baby at the time. He is now 11 years old

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MoU regarding cooperation in Electric Propulsion for Small Satellites, MoU for setting up of India-Israel Industrial R&D & Tech Innovation fund signed

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Other agreements signed: MoU on State Water Utility Reform in India, MoU regarding cooperation in GEO-LEO Optical link

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Modi: Friends, about 150 kms from here there is a slice of history in Haifa that is very dear to my country. That is the resting place of 41 soldiers of my country who laid down their lives fighting in World War I. Tomorrow I will visit Haifa

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Modi invites Netanyahu to India, Netanyahu accepts

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India has suffered first hand the violence and hatred spread by terror, so has Israel: Modi

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Our belief in democratic values and economic progress has been a shared pursuit: PM Modi

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Israel is among the leading nations in the field of innovation,water and agriculture: PM Modi

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Our talks focused on not just areas of bilateral opportunities but also how our cooperation can help cause of global peace and stability: Indian Prime Minister Modi

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We are being challenged by forces of terror. We have agreed to cooperate in this area: PM Netanyahu

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India-Israel sign seven agreements including MoU for water conservation in India

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This is a deeply moving moment for me. We are making history: Netanyahu

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This is a marriage made in heaven but we are implementing it here on earth: Israeli PM Netanyahu

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Remarkable visit, Israelis saying it is well worth the wait. They're thrilled with PM's visit here:India's Ambassador to Israel Pavan Kapoor

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Exchange of agreements between India and Israel including three on space cooperation

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Watch: India and Israel issue joint statement

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Yes I hope Baby Moshe goes back to India once he is grown up: Rabbi Holzberg Nachman, Moshe's grandfather says

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This is a big day for Israel and the family. I welcome PM Modi here: Rabbi Holzberg Nachman, Moshe's grandfather says

Moshe was the baby who lost his parents in the attack on Mumbai's Chabad House during the 2008 Mumbai terror strike. He was rescued by his Indian nanny 

 

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Watch video: Narendra Modi meets Benjamin Netanyahu

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem

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PM Modi met Israel's President Revlin today. PM Modi said he was overwhelmed by the warm welcome and love he has received in Israel.

"Yaha aake bohot apnapan mila aur mere sava sau crore desh vasiyo ke liye jo apne prem dikhaya uske liye dhanyavaad," Modi said.

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We want to put in place a robust security partnership to respond to shared threats to our peace, stability and prosperity: Modi

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We want to frame our relationship that transforms the landscape of our economic engagement: PM Modi during press statement

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Indian Jews are a living and vibrant connect to this shared history: PM Modi during press statement

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India is a fast growing economy and we are using technology and innovation for the progress of our nation: PM Modi

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WATCH LIVE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issue press statements

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India-Israel ties have seen rapid growth over the last several years: PM Modi during press statement

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We must resolutely oppose evils of terrorism, radicalism and violence: PM Modi during press statement

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Most grateful to their warm and generous hospitality: PM Modi to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu during press statement

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We also face common challenges, first of it is to defeat forces of terror. Need to stand and work together: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

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We believe we can together do great things for betterment of future of our people: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu during press statement

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu make joint press statement

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the grave of Benjamin Ze'ev Herzl in Jerusalem. Herzl was one of the founders of modern political Zionism. 

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The head of the Ahmaddiya community in Israel thanks Modi for support back home

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Indian-Israeli chef Rina Pushkarna hired to rustle up vegetarian dishes for PM Modi. No poultry or meat on menu, just fish, and vegetarian dishes.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs visitors' book at Yad Vashem

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Prime Minister Modi pays tribute, lays wreath at Yad Vashem

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Modi will not be visiting the Palestinian city of Ramallah, indicating that India is no longer hyphenating its Israel relationship with Palestine

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is at Yad Vashem, a memorial to victims of the Holocaust

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Modi visits Yad Vashem, a memorial to victims of the Holocaust

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Modi visits Yad Vashem, a memorial to the victims of the holocaust. 

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After Modi's visit to Danziger flower farm, a chrysanthemum will be named after him. The flower will be called "Modi". 

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PM Modi to visit Yad Vashem, a memorial to the victims of the Holocaust???, shortly

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Danziger flower farm

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The Indian Prime Minister will stay in the same luxury suite in King David Hotel that US President Donald Trump stayed in during his visit.

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PM Modi due to meet 4,000 Jews of Indian origins.

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Formula for success simple, it's I-squared & T-squared which equals Indian talent & Israeli technology equals India-Israel ties for tomorrow: Israeli PM

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India counts Israel among its most important partners: PM Modi

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Watch welcome ceremony for PM Modi at Ben Gurion airport in Israel

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A progressive partnership in all these areas would shape the scope of my conversation with my friend PM Benjamin Netanyahu: PM Modi

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We are cooperating to secure our societies against common threats such as terrorism: PM Modi

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Alongside building a partnership for shared economic prosperity, we are also cooperating to secure our societies: PM Modi

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Today is July 4, exactly 41 years since Operation Entebbe when your PM and my friend Bibi lost his brother while rescuing hostage: PM Modi

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Modi in his welcome address mentions the raid on Entebbe in which Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu lost his brother

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"I am keen to interact with Indian diaspora in Israel, including large number of Jews of Indian origin": Indian PM Narendra Modi

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Watch video of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu calling Modi "mere dost"

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Prime Minister Modi is dressed in the colours of the Israeli flag, he is wearing a white bandhgala and a blue pocket square

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"It is my singular honour to be the first ever PM of India to undertake this groundbreaking visit to Israel," says Indian Prime Minister Modi on landing in Israel

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"We can do even better together, welcome to Israel my friend PM Modi": Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu 

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"I am confident of the real mathematics of life, of success of our partnership for many reasons; talent of our people": Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

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"We love India, admire your culture, history, democracy and commitment to progress," says Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

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"Aapka swagat hai mere dost," Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says to Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Modi is received at Ben Gurion airport by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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Indian Prime mInister Narendra Modi lands in Israel. This is the first visit to Israel by an Indian prime minister. 

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Prime Minister Modi left for Israel this morning. Modi's long-awaited visit to Israel comes amid high expectations as this is the first time an Indian prime minister will be visiting the West Asian country.

India and Israel have been co-operating in a number of areas in recent years, PM Modi is set to discuss several subjects with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu with special focus on cyber security, IT, startups and water management techniques

India's prime minister is also expected to strengthen defence ties with Israel with India hoping to clinch major defence deals. Drone acquisition will be high on New Delhi's agenda when PM Modi meets with heads of Israeli defence companies.   

PM Modi is expected to address Indians at Tel Aviv Fairgrounds on Wednesday evening which will be keenly watched by experts in both countries. 

The Indian prime minister will also pay homage to Indian soldiers at the Haifa Indian Cemetery that contains the graves of 49 Commonwealth servicemen of the First World War.

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