PM Narendra Modi ​in Israel, Day 2: As it happened

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held talks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.

By Manisha Singh | Last Updated: Thursday, July 6, 2017 - 00:28

Jerusalem: India and Israel on Wednesday elevated their ties to the strategic partnership level, vowing to do "much more together" to combat growing radicalisation and terrorism while pitching for strong action against those financing and providing sanctuaries to terror groups.

The issue of terror and "strategic threats" along with various other topics like cooperation in defence and security, water, agriculture, space and West Asia figured prominently in the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu here today.

After the wide-ranging talks, the two sides signed seven pacts covering areas like innovation, water conservation, agriculture and space.

6 July 2017, 00:05 AM

PM Modi concludes his address to the Indian community in Israel.

6 July 2017, 00:04 AM

I am indebted from the bottom of my heart to the Israeli PM and the people of this country, says PM Modi.

6 July 2017, 00:03 AM

In the end, once again I am grateful to my friend PM Netanyahu. Also, now Delhi-Mumbai-Tel Aviv flight services will begin soon, says PM Modi. 

6 July 2017, 00:02 AM

I invite Israeli youth to visit India, says PM Modi.

6 July 2017, 00:01 AM

We will soon open an Indian cultural centre in Israel, says PM Modi.

5 July 2017, 23:58 PM

Indian-origin people who have done Army service in Israel will now be eligible for an OCI card, says PM Modi.

5 July 2017, 23:57 PM

PM Modi talks about meeting Moshe Holtzberg (the Israeli child who narrowly escaped death in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack).

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PM Netanyahu and we agree that science, innovation and research is going to be the crux of our ties, says PM Modi.

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Another green revolution is possible with help of Israel. In the field of technology and defence also both countries can work together, says PM Modi.

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Making consistent efforts to double farmers' income by 2022, policies being formulated, says PM Modi.

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PM Modi talks about soil health cards and ENAM scheme for formers.

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PM Modi talks about how his government is working for the benefit of farmers.

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Foreign investment is being done in India at a record pace, says PM Modi. 

Make in India has become a brand now, taking everyone by surprise, he adds.

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We are giving 26 weeks maternity leave, says PM Modi.

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States have been asked to make changes in Factory Act so that women can work at night. The contribution of women will help in the development of the country, says PM Modi. 

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PM Modi talks about labour reforms. 

We are working with a holistic approach, says PM Modi.

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We aim to encourage innovators and entrepreneurs, says PM Modi.

Schemes like National Apprenticeship training will train around 50 lakh youth, he adds.

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PM Modi talks about skill development and how youth of the country is India's strength. 

India needs to take advantage of demographic dividend, with 65% young population, PM Modi says.

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A person who wants to begin start-up can get clearance in one day, PM Modi says.  

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PM Modi talks about how it has become much easier to get environment clearance in India.

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We have brought about reforms in banking sector too, says PM Modi. 

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With the aim of 'housing for all' we have placed emphasis on the construction and the real estate sector, says PM Modi. 

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2022 will be India's 75th anniversary of independence. We can't forget that year, says PM Modi.

By 2022, we aim to ensure that no Indian remains homeless. Everyone will have light and water, he adds. 

5 July 2017, 23:33 PM

Our government has taken important decision in many areas, says PM Modi.

We have introduced 100% FDI in key sectors, which will help our economy, he adds.

5 July 2017, 23:31 PM

I do not want to talk about the past. We heard so many things regarding coal, spectrum etc, says PM Modi.

Not even one question has been raised towards my government. We have brought about reform in defence sector too. Israeli companies can come and try their luck in India, he adds.

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The mantra of my government is reform, perform and transform, says PM Modi.

India is one of the fastest growing economies of the world, he adds.

PM further says, We have recently passed the Goods and Services Tax. I call it Good and Simple Tax. With this tax we have been successful in uniting India economically.

5 July 2017, 23:27 PM

In the past 10 decades Israel has surprised the world with its new innovations in all fields. It has left other nations of the world behind. It's not called start-up nation without any reason, says PM Modi. 

5 July 2017, 23:26 PM

PM Modi talks about his meeting with former PM and president Shimon Peres.

5 July 2017, 23:21 PM

Indians have contributed majorly in the field agriculture, says PM Modi.

5 July 2017, 23:17 PM

Jewish community has enriched India with their contribution in various fields, says PM Modi.

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Israel has shown that more than size, it is the spirit that matters, says PM Modi. 

5 July 2017, 23:13 PM

Our ties with Israel are about mutual trust and friendship, says PM Modi.

5 July 2017, 23:10 PM

The kind of warmth that PM Netanyahu has shown towards me and the way he has accompanied me everywhere is respect for 125 crore people of India, says PM Modi.

PM Netanyahu too loves Indian food, he adds. 

5 July 2017, 23:09 PM

It took us years to meet. First time an Indian PM is taking your blessings on Israeli soil, says PM Modi. 

5 July 2017, 23:07 PM

For the first time in 70 years an Indian PM has got an opportunity to visit Israel. This is a matter of joy, says PM Modi.

5 July 2017, 23:07 PM

PM Modi begins his address to the Indian diaspora.

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5 July 2017, 23:05 PM

We are building this future together, two great democracies, it's a partnership made in heaven but happening right now here. Welcome PM Modi, my good friend, says Netanyahu.

5 July 2017, 23:04 PM

We always remember that there is a human bridge between us, we admire you, respect you, love you, says Israeli PM to Indian diaspora.

5 July 2017, 23:03 PM

PM Modi and I have decided to take our partnership to new heights, says PM Netanyahu.

5 July 2017, 23:02 PM

Jews love India and they love Israel, says PM Netanyahu.

5 July 2017, 22:58 PM

Namaste! says Netanyahu at the community event.

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5 July 2017, 22:17 PM

PM Modi arrives at Tel Aviv Convention Center with Israeli PM.

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PM Modi tweets:

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

(Photo courtesy - ANI).

 

 

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