India and Israel will aim to further step up bilateral engagement and are likely to sign three MoUs in water, energy and education sectors during President Pranab Mukherjee’s visit to the Jewish nation later this month, which will be first ever by an Indian Head of State.
Noting that ties between the two countries are on an upswing, Israeli Ambassador Daniel Carmon said Mukherjee’s visit will be a “landmark” one during which both sides will try to expand cooperation in a range of areas. “For many years, our relationship was held under the carpet. Now, they are more visible and open where each side brings to the table each other’s advantages. We are so different, yet we are a combined force,” the envoy told PTI.
India is Israel’s largest buyer of military hardware. Israel has supplied various weapons systems, missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles over the last few years to India, but the transactions have largely remained behind the curtains.