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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in PM Narendra Modi’s home state Gujarat on Wednesday. Netanyahu was welcomed with a grand roadshow and then he proceeded towards Sabarmati Ashram. The two leaders also attended an exhibition of start-ups near Ahmedabad today.
Netanyahu, on a six-day state visit to India, arrived in New Delhi on January 14 and was personally received by PM Modi. He said the Indian PM had ‘revolutionised’ India-Israel relations. The two countries inked nine pacts in key areas including in the sector of oil and gas sector and cyber-security.
On Tuesday, Netanyahu, along with his wife Sara, visited the Taj Mahal in Agra. Later in the evening, the Israel leader delivered a lecture at the third Raisina Dialogue wherein he underlined India and Israel’s strong commitment towards counter-terrorism efforts. (Express Photo)
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PM Narendra Modi with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara during road show in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. (Express Photo/Javed Raja)
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Israeli PM Netanyahu wrote in the visitor's book "Visit to Sabarmati ashram 'inspiring'" (Express photo: Preeti Das)
LIVE UPDATES Netanyahu in Gujarat
At least 50 stages were erected on the roadside along the stretch to showcase performances by troupes of different
states to welcome the guests. People carrying Indian and Israeli flags stood in large numbers on both sides of the tastefully decorated road. (Express Photo/Javed Raja)
LIVE UPDATES Netanyahu in Gujarat
Modi and Netanyahu waved at the people, who greeted them
with loud cheers. The roadshow concluded at Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram, after traversing 8 km. (Express Photo/Javed Raja)
LIVE UPDATES Netanyahu in Gujarat
