Tel Aviv: Tel Aviv's Conventional Centre in Israel reverberated with chants of 'Modi ...Modi' for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he addressed the Indian community of the country in the coastal city. In his speech, PM Modi detailed how, "Jews from India played a key role in the development of Israel."
"My Indian brothers and sisters toiled day and night to realise the vision of 'May the desert bloom'" said the Prime Minister.
Indian Jews, added PM Modi, contribute to progress in Israel's agriculture and health sectors.
The sentiment was shared by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as well who was present at the event and had addressed the gathering of about 5,000 odd people ahead of PM Modi. Before PM Modi's speech, Mr Netanyahu had said the Jews, "love India, they love Israel, they love our friendship." He said the two countries "have a vast programme to take our ties to new heights. But we have a human bridge between us."
Mr Netanyahu further added: "I want to see young Indians come to Israel backpacking on the curry trail."
The bonhomie between PM Modi and his Israeli counterpart was at full display here as well as both the leaders showered praises at each other.
Indian Jews, added PM Modi, contribute to progress in Israel's agriculture and health sectors.
Advertisement
Mr Netanyahu further added: "I want to see young Indians come to Israel backpacking on the curry trail."
Advertisement
PM Netanyahu and @PMOIndia@narendramodi attended a reception for the Indian community in Israel. #IndiaIsraelFriendship
COMMENTS
Advertisement
"Barbaric, Genocidal Actions...": Priyanka Gandhi On Netanyahu's US Speech "Will Not Be Silent" On Gaza, Says Kamala Harris After Netanyahu Meeting Israeli PM Netanyahu Says Will Work With Joe Biden "In The Months Ahead" At Olympics Opening Ceremony, Drag Parody Of 'The Last Supper' Draws Flak Centre Fact-Checks Mamata Banerjee's Mic-Off Claim, She Hits Back Why Was Woman In Bengaluru Hostel Murdered? What Initial Probe Reveals Rape accused, Missing For 5 Months, Arrested In J&K's Ramban: Police "Goa Would Have Collapsed Had The Congress Rule Continued": Kiren Rijiju Trump Vows To Hold Rallies With More Security Despite Assassination Attempt Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.