Narendra Modi has arrived in Israel for what he called a “groundbreaking” first visit by an Indian prime minister, with growing ties between the countries including billion of dollars in defence deals.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave Mr Modi a red-carpet welcome at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv as he began his three-day visit.
The two leaders embraced heartily and pledged to work together on issues including security, agriculture and energy.
“It is my singular honour to be the first ever prime minister of India to undertake this groundbreaking visit to Israel,” Mr Modi said.
Mr Netanyahu said “we’ve been waiting for you a long time’’.
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