homephotosIn Pics: With Hug And Handshake, PM Modi Welcomes Benjamin Netanyahu At Airport
In Pics: With Hug And Handshake, PM Modi Welcomes Benjamin Netanyahu At Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu at the Delhi airport today. Mr Netanyahu is the first Israeli Prime Minister to visit the country in over a decade. PM Modi received the Israeli leader with a hug and a handshake. The two leaders had developed a warm rapport during his visit to Israel last year. Mr Netanyahu is on a six-day visit during which he will travel to PM Modi's home state Gujarat and Mumbai.
Benjamin Netanyahu is in India on a six-day visit, during which the two nations hope to deepen ties in trade and defence. The Israeli PM will hold comprehensive talks with PM Modi.
"Welcome to India, my friend PM @netanyahu! Your visit to India is historic and special. It will further cement the close friendship between our nations," PM Modi tweeted.