India-Israel Bilateral Relations:
Prime Minister of India conducted a historic state visit to Israel, where both nations elevated their ties to a Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation, and Prosperity.India and Israel share a multi-dimensional relationship characterized by deep security cooperation, a knowledge-hub partnership in technology, and a shared vision for regional stability. The relationship has evolved from hesitant diplomatic beginnings to a robust, open alliance based on mutual strategic interests and civilizational ties.Over 1 million Indian farmers have been trained across 35 operational Indo-Israel Centres of Excellence.Joint research contributions increased from million to million each for the India-Israel Joint Research Calls (IIJRC).A goal to deploy 50,000 additional Indian workers in Israel over the next five years in sectors like construction and nursing.Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have been fast-tracked following the 2025 Bilateral Investment Agreement. The I4F fund has become a primary driver for industrial R&D, facilitating dozens of high-tech joint ventures.
