PM MODI TRIP TO ISRAELRESULTS AND
IMPACT IN GEOPOLITCKS
PM Modi's state visit to Israel (February 25–26, 2026)
resulted in a significant elevation of bilateral relations to a "Special
Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation, and Prosperity". This visit,
his second to the country, focused on high-stakes sectors like advanced
military technology, artificial intelligence, and regional connectivity.
Key Results and Outcomes
27 Strategic Agreements:
Both nations signed 27 outcomes, including 17 pacts covering sectors such as AI, cybersecurity, agriculture, space, and mineral exploration.
Defence and Security:
The visit solidified a "Lethal Strategic Alliance," highlighted by reported $10 billion arms and ammunition deals. Agreements also included technology transfers and updated security protocols.
Technology and Innovation:
Launched a Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET)
initiative led by National Security Advisors.
Established an Indo-Israel Cyber Centre of Excellence in
India.
Elevated the Joint Committee on Science and Technology to the
Ministerial level.
Trade and Economy:
Formally launched negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement
(FTA) with directed efforts for early conclusion.
Agreed to link India's UPI with Israel's fast payment system
for cross-border transactions.
Labour Mobility:
Signed protocols to facilitate the employment of up to 50,000 additional Indian workers in Israel over the next five years across sectors like manufacturing, retail, and hospitality.
Agriculture:
Planned to expand the number of Centres of Excellence in India from 43 to 100, alongside creating "Villages of Excellence" to integrate Israeli farm tech.
Impact on Geopolitics
Shift in Middle East Strategy: Analysts view the visit as
India moving from "neutrality" to a more visible and robust strategic
partnership with Israel, signaling a decisive tilt in its West Asia policy.
