Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust museum in Jerusalem on Thursday morning, the prime minister's office said.
The prime ministers began the tour of the Holocaust museum in the Hall of Names. There, Netanyahu showed Modi the names of his wife Sara's relatives who were killed in the Holocaust.
A memorial ceremony was held after the tour, during which Modi laid a wreath and placed a stone on the memorial to commemorate the victims lost in the Holocaust.
Modi posted on Twitter/X describing his visit to Yad Vashem and concluded it, "The Holocaust stands as one of humanity’s darkest chapters. It is an eternal reminder of the need to uphold humanity, dignity and peace."
Deepening bilateral between Israel and India
Following the museum visit, the Indian prime minister is expected to meet with Israeli leaders to sign a series of agreements aimed at deepening bilateral ties.
The deals are also expected to cover science, agriculture, renewable energy, academic exchange, and financial cooperation, with both sides pushing toward a Free Trade Agreement.
Following the signing, there will be an official departure ceremony at the airport.
Officials say the visit could mark the most significant upgrade in relations since full diplomatic ties were established in 1992.
Ezra Taylor contributed to this report.