Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel on February 26-27, 2026
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, visited Israel at the invitation of PM Benjamin Netanyahu, State of Israel, accompanied by a high-level delegation of senior ministers and officials from 26th to 27th February 2026.
Highlights of the Visit:
Memorial Visit: He visited Yad Vashem Memorial (YM) in Jerusalem, paying tribute to Holocaust victims by laying a wreath and placing a commemorative stone.
Knesset Address: PM Narendra Modi became the first Indian PM to address the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) and signed the Knesset Guestbook, underscoring the deepening of India–Israel bilateral relations.
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, visited Israel at the invitation of PM Benjamin Netanyahu, State of Israel, accompanied by a high-level delegation of senior ministers and officials from 26th to 27th February 2026.
Highlights of the Visit:
Memorial Visit: He visited Yad Vashem Memorial (YM) in Jerusalem, paying tribute to Holocaust victims by laying a wreath and placing a commemorative stone.
Knesset Address: PM Narendra Modi became the first Indian PM to address the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) and signed the Knesset Guestbook, underscoring the deepening of India–Israel bilateral relations.
- After his address, PM Narendra Modi was conferred the ‘Medal of the Knesset’ by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, which he dedicated to the enduring India–Israel friendship, becoming the first Indian PM to receive this honour.
Outcome of the Visit: During a joint press conference, PM Narendra Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu announced the establishment of a Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation, and Prosperity, aimed at strengthening cooperation in defence, security, cybersecurity, trade, and technology.
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- India and Israel signed several agreements following PM Narendra Modi’s two-day State visit to Israel. The agreement cover cooperation in geophysical exploration, maritime heritage, culture, digital payments, agriculture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), fisheries, financial regulation, labour mobility, education, arbitration, academia, cybersecurity, along with several major strategic initiatives.
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