“We are deepening our defense…” Israeli envoy Reuven Azar lauds deepening India-Israel strong ties

Jun 10, 2026

New Delhi, June 10, 2026 (ANI): At the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the State of Israel, Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, said, "PM Narendra Modi visited Israel last February and gave a moving speech in the Israeli Knesset that touched the hearts of all Israelis. He mentioned our common heritage and the amazing mutual affection between our two peoples. The relations were elevated during the visit to a Special Strategic partnership and we signed 18 agreements of cooperation. Despite current geopolitical circumstances, we are deepening our defense cooperation and quickly expanding into new areas, such as critical infrastructure and emerging technologies. Our region has a lot to benefit from India’s rise. I’m confident that when the troubled waters settle, we’ll be able to do even more..."