The Ambassador of Israel to India, Daniel Carmon met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and discussed aspects of mutual cooperation in the field of agriculture, water conservation and higher education. later, Carmon also inaugurated an art photography exhibition in the city.
Carmon said that relations between India and Israel have become stronger in the past four years. Both the countries have signed important agreements in defence, agriculture and water conservation fields. Israel is exploring the possibilities of working in cooperation with State Governments along with the Central Government. Israel has opened 27 Centres of Excellence in India in this connection.
The CM said that Israeli technology and experience could be of use in agriculture, water conservation besides social and economic activities. There are possibilities of cooperation in higher education and skill development. The Israeli technology of drip and sprinkler system in irrigation could useful in Uttarakhand.
later, Carmon inaugurated ‘Transcending Jerusalem’ an art photography exhibition at the World Integrity Centre (WIC) India. He said,
“This is the first time our embassy is bringing an exhibition to Dehradun and as someone who grew up in Jerusalem and as an amateur photographer I am happy that this exhibition brings together the two. This is an opportunity to share with art lovers and history fans in Dehradun, the beauty of Israel’s ancient capital, a city that means so many things to so many people around the world.”