Signifying strong defence and strategic ties between the two countries, IAF Chief R K S Bhadauria on Wednesday reviewed the entire range of bilateral relations with his Israeli counterpart during his ongoing visit to Tel Aviv.
The two countries have forged close defence ties since diplomatic relations were established in the early 1990s. Israel has now emerged as one of the top weapon and technology provider to India.
Giving details about the IAF chief visit, officials said he is in Israel to discuss enhancement of bilateral exchanges between air forces of the two countries.
“As strategic partners, India and Israel enjoy strong, multi-dimensional ties, an important pillar of which is defence cooperation and military level exchanges,” IAF said on Twitter.
Both sides will discuss enhancement in the depth and scope of
bilateral exchanges between the two air forces, it mentioned. “Air Chief Mshl RKS Bhadauria #CAS arrived in Israel for an official visit on August 3, on an invitation from Maj Gen Amikam Norkin, Cdr Israel Air Force,” it noted.