Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have overseen the signing of 16 economic, security, and diplomatic agreements during a press conference in Jerusalem on Thursday.
Memorandums of understanding in the fields of agriculture, geophysical exploration, heritage, science, education, economy, cyber, technology, security, and artificial intelligence were signed by their respective ministers and counterparts, as well as India’s Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh.
The agreement included allowing 50,000 Indian workers in the next five years, according to India's Foreign Ministry.
"We know that the meeting of minds and hearts that we've had here will also continue in this remarkable G2G that is long overdue and will create an even greater boost to the enormous benefits that we can bring to each other, and I think, to humanity at large," Netanyahu said during the conference.
Modi also said that India will soon give final shape to a mutually beneficial free trade agreement with Israel, and that the two countries will pursue joint development, production, and technology transfer in defense.
Ahead of the meeting, President Isaac Herzog welcomed Modi to Jerusalem and planted an oak tree in the President's Residence in Jerusalem as a symbol of friendship, growth, and the building of a shared future between the two countries."
The two also held a private meeting, during which Herzog thanked Modi for his support and friendship toward Israel.
Earlier on Thursday, Netanyahu and Modi visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem, beginning their tour in the Hall of Names.
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."
Modi: First Indian PM to address Knesset
Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday and praised the shared bond between Israel and India during a Knesset plenum address, outlining plans to strengthen relations by working together in innovation, technology, and economic advancement.
"The friendship between Israel and India remains a source of strength in an uncertain world," Modi said.
The speech marked the first time an Indian prime minister had ever addressed the Israeli parliament and was held shortly after Modi landed in the country for an official state visit. He was greeted with standing ovations from the audience.
Keshet Neev, Corinne Baum, James Genn, Fraidy Moser, and Reuters contributed to this report.