New Delhi: India is looking to advance its ties with Israel into several new areas during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel next week—the first by an Indian Prime Minister since diplomatic relations were established 25 years ago. In a break with Indian convention, Modi’s visit the Jewish nation from 4-6 July will see him skip Palestine. In the past, Indian leaders have always visited Israel and Palestine together in an effort to balance India’s ties between the Jewish nation and its Arab neighbours. Since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1992, “this relationship has evolved into a multi-dimensional partnership which is expanding continuously,” Bhaskar said. “This visit is going to develop and expand our cooperation in several areas and give definite shape to ties in several areas,” he said.

Source: Mint June 29, 2017 19:18 UTC