The bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his "good friend" Benjamin Netanyahu was on full display today when the leaders hugged and shook hands a number of times during their joint press event.While the visiting Israeli prime minister called Modi a "revolutionary leader" and used an endearment like "my friend Narendra", Modi responded with great warmth, welcoming the guest in Hebrew.Netanyahu said he was willing to participate in a "yoga class" with his "friend Narendra". "My friend Narendra...any time you want to do yoga a class with me...it is a big stretch but I will be there. Trust me," Netanyahu remarked, reflecting the deep camaraderie the two leaders share.The chemistry between the two leaders is well known. "You are a revolutionary leader and you are revolutionising India. You are catapulting this magnificent state into to the future.

Source: Economic Times January 15, 2018 14:37 UTC