Narendra Modi hosts private dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Naredra Modi on Sunday night hosted a private dinner for visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu here.
Modi shared several images of the Israeli leader's visit to 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.
Modi tweeted: "Delighted to welcome Mrs. Netanyahu and PM @netanyahu to 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. @IsraeliPM."
Delighted to welcome Mrs. Netanyahu and PM @netanyahu to 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. @IsraeliPM pic.twitter.com/FDI4MJlKBq
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2018
Earlier in the day, Modi broke protocol to visit airport and receive the PM.
By sharing the image of himself welcoming the Israeli leader to India with a bear hug, Modi tweeted: "Welcome to India, my friend PM @netanyahu! Your visit to India is historic and special. It will further cement the close friendship between our nations. @IsraeliPM #ShalomNamaste."
Benjamin Netanyahu said his visit to India will further strengthen Israel's international standing.
"My first visit to India, a world power that is strengthening its relations with Israel. I am excited about this historic week that will further strengthen Israel's international standing. ," he tweeted.
My first visit to India, a world power that is strengthening its relations with Israel. I am excited about this historic week that will further strengthen Israel's international standing. 🇮🇱🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/0ptrXuabL2
— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) January 14, 2018
He called Modi his 'good friend' and said he was surprised to see the Indian PM himself arriving at the airport to welcome him.
"Thank you to my good friend, Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi , who surprised me with a personal welcome at the airport upon my arrival in India. Together we will bring the relations between our countries to new heights!," he tweeted.
Thank you to my good friend, Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi , who surprised me with a personal welcome at the airport upon my arrival in India. Together we will bring the relations between our countries to new heights! 🇮🇱🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/bPZftC4caF
— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) January 14, 2018
ExternalAffairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met the Israeli leader on Sunday.
He is the second Prime Minister from his country after Ariel Sharon to visit India in the last 25 years of a diplomatic relationship.
The Israeli PM is accompanied by a 130-member delegation from various sectors including cyber, agriculture and defence.
On Monday, Netanyahu will be given a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan which will be followed by the wreath laying at the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.
He will also meet his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and hold delegation level talks.
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani had told reporters that Netanyahu will hold a roadshow with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad on Jan 17.
The two PMs will hold the roadshow for 8 kms. Both the leaders are likely to visit Sabarmati Ashram, abode of Mahatma Gandhi.
Rupani was quoted by NDTV: "According to the tentative schedule, Modi and Netanyahu would first visit the Sabarmati Ashram on their arrival here on January 17. Both the dignitaries will be accorded a grand welcome."
Both Modi and Netanyahu will visit two centres of excellency in Ahmedabad and inaugurate one.
In July last year, Modi visited Israel as the first Indian Prime Minister since the establishment of bilateral ties in 1992.
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