Israel Minister Barkat Wants Business Development with India to Expand beyond FTA
1 year, 8 months ago

Israel Minister Barkat Wants Business Development with India to Expand beyond FTA

News 18  

Israel minister for economy and industry Nir Barkat said Israel wants to take business and trade ties with India to the next step and not limit it to a free trade agreement. “I’m here to propose and to see how we could take it to the next step, not just free trade agreement, but actually do a lot of business development together,” Barkat told CNN-News18 and pointed out that Israel’s innovation in agrotech, food-tech and creating food from the sea are well known. Israel witnessed protests over the past few weeks as civil society groups protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed judicial reforms. Speaking of India-Israel trade ties, which hovers around $10billion and is expected to increase if both nations agree on a FTA deal, Barkat said the ties continue to strengthen because of the friendly relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Netanyahu.

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the view from India newsletter | Isolating Israel
8 months, 3 weeks ago

the view from India newsletter | Isolating Israel

The Hindu  

When the UN security council on March 25 voted for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, for the first time since the start of the Israel-Hamas war nearly six months ago — the US abstained— Israel was isolated on the world stage. In response to the UNSC vote, made possible by the US’s decision against vetoing it, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin …

India bans pro-Palestinian protests amid fears it could trigger unrest in Kashmir
1 year, 1 month ago

India bans pro-Palestinian protests amid fears it could trigger unrest in Kashmir

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. However, on 12 October, India’s foreign ministry issued a …

Pro-Israel rallies allowed in India but Palestine solidarity sees crackdown
1 year, 1 month ago

Pro-Israel rallies allowed in India but Palestine solidarity sees crackdown

Al Jazeera  

India, the first non-Arab country to recognise the PLO in the 1970s, is now seen closer to Israel and its biggest benefactor, the United States. ‘Israel fighting proxy war on behalf of Hindus’ Meanwhile, pro-Israel rallies, organised mainly by Hindu right-wing groups, were seen across India, while many on social media offered their services to the Israeli forces. Last week, …

Why India should tread carefully as Israel-Hamas war intensifies
1 year, 2 months ago

Why India should tread carefully as Israel-Hamas war intensifies

India Today  

History has a dreadful habit of repeating itself in Israel. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that his country was at war even as the Israel Defense Forces launched major airstrikes, putatively against numerous targets in Hamas, leaving the densely-populated Gaza Strip devastated. The prime minister reiterated that message when Netanyahu called him three days after the Hamas strike and …

Impasse in free trade talks as Israeli concerns grow over Indian IT influx
1 year, 6 months ago

Impasse in free trade talks as Israeli concerns grow over Indian IT influx

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Free trade talks between India and Israel have hit the skids over the movement of Indian IT professionals and the perception that Israel would stand to gain more from the mismatch in the size of the two economies, two people privy to the negotiations said. This person said both the minister of economy and foreign affairs of Israel …

Balancing Act To Win-Win Strategic Partnership — How India-Israel Ties Have Evolved Over The Years
2 years, 3 months ago

Balancing Act To Win-Win Strategic Partnership — How India-Israel Ties Have Evolved Over The Years

ABP News  

From a hesitant defence partnership behind the curtains to open and robust strategic ties, the India-Israel relations have become multi-dimensional in just over three decades. In response, top Israeli economic ministry official Ron Malka said: “Israel’s ties with India are the biggest achievement we have done with any country in international affairs.” Though the then Israeli PM Ariel Sharon was …

FTA talks, business agreements expected during Israeli PM's India visit
2 years, 9 months ago

FTA talks, business agreements expected during Israeli PM's India visit

The Hindu  

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett 's April 3-5 visit to India will boost bilateral discussion regarding the Free Trade Agreement, said Anat Bernstein-Reich, Chairperson, Israel-India Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Bernstein's remarks to The Hindu came soon after India on Tuesday officially announced the visit of the Israeli leader which will also mark the 30th anniversary of establishment of formal diplomatic …

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett likely to visit India in 2022, says envoy
3 years, 1 month ago

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett likely to visit India in 2022, says envoy

India TV News  

New Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is set to visit India next year and both countries are working on the tentative dates, the country's envoy told news agency ANI. Other than discussions on various topics pertaining to defence, environment and global, regional issues, the meeting caught attention when in a lighter vein Naftali asked Prime Minister Modi to join his …

Balancing act: The Hindu Editorial on India’s stand in Israel-Palestine conflict
3 years, 7 months ago

Balancing act: The Hindu Editorial on India’s stand in Israel-Palestine conflict

The Hindu  

At the open UN Security Council session on Sunday on the Gaza conflict, India, a non-permanent member, attempted a delicate balancing act by reaffirming its traditional support for the Palestine cause without abandoning its new friend Israel. Tirumurti, India’s Permanent Representative at the UN, expressed concern over the violence in Jerusalem and the “possible eviction process” of Palestinian families in …

India and the Abraham Accords
4 years, 3 months ago

India and the Abraham Accords

The Hindu  

The White House ceremony on September 15 marking the formal normalisation of Israel’s ties with the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain has created a significant inflection point in regional history and geopolitics. Hence, the ‘Abraham Accords’ entered with the UAE and Bahrain are ‘peace-for-peace’ deals without any physical quid pro quo by Israel. Multiple drivers are likely …

Israel Hopes India and China Will Sort Out Their Differences in 'Peaceful Way'
4 years, 3 months ago

Israel Hopes India and China Will Sort Out Their Differences in 'Peaceful Way'

News 18  

Israel on Wednesday expressed hope that India and China will sort out their differences in a peaceful way, amidst mounting tension between the two Asian giants over the border issue. This is our desire,” Deputy Director-General for the Asia-Pacific at Israel’s Foreign Ministry Gilad Cohen said in response to a question on the border tension between India and China at …

India welcomes UAE-Israel agreement
4 years, 4 months ago

India welcomes UAE-Israel agreement

The Hindu  

India on Friday welcomed the normalisation of ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, calling them both “key strategic partners”. The trilateral agreement called the “Abraham Accords” was signed along with the United States on Thursday, and also commits Israel to suspend its plans for annexation of Palestine majority areas. However, Mr. Jaishankar tweeted that he “deeply appreciated” the …

India-Israel Business Summit: A Bridge to Innovation and Growth
6 years, 11 months ago

India-Israel Business Summit: A Bridge to Innovation and Growth

Op India  

The India-Israel Business Innovation Forum is a major event aimed at boosting bilateral trade and investment between the two countries. The forum will discuss various topics, including smart transportation, tech transfer, healthcare, and startups, with the aim of fostering innovation and economic growth. The event will also feature a summit where both Prime Ministers Modi and Netanyahu will address the …

Israel's $68.6 Million Investment in India: A Milestone in the Indo-Israel Relationship
6 years, 11 months ago

Israel's $68.6 Million Investment in India: A Milestone in the Indo-Israel Relationship

Op India  

The article highlights the importance of the India-Israel relationship and Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming visit to India. It emphasizes the economic potential of the partnership, including in areas such as defense, technology, agriculture, and tourism. The article also addresses the issue of Palestine and its impact on the bilateral relationship, urging India to focus on its own interests and not lecture …

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