Narendra Modi Israel visit Live Updates: Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday departed for his two-nation visit to Israel and Germany. PM Modi will first go to Israel and meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This visit by Narendra Modi to Israel is the first by an Indian premier. PM Narendra Modi’s three-day visit to Israel is aimed at commemorating 25 years of establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries and will also see discussions between him and his Israeli counterpart Netanyahu to explore ways to enhance cooperation in key strategic areas. PM Modi is all set to get a red carpet and grand welcome by Israel. Ahead of Modi’s visit, Deputy Director General of Israel’s Foreign Ministry Mark Sofer said Israel supports India hook, line and sinker on the issue of terrorism emanating from Pakistan and within the country. PM Narendra Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to do a joint press conference later in the day.

Here are all the LIVE and LATEST updates on PM Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Israel:-

2:00 AM: Some pictures from the PM’s visit

1:50 AM:  The replica of these plates was made possible with the cooperation of Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church in Thiruvalla, Kerala.

1:45 AM: These plates describe the grant of land and tax privileges by the local Hindu ruler to a church. And oversight of trade in Kollam to West Asian and Indian trading associations.

1:40 AM: PM Modi presented PM Netanyahu replicas of 2 sets of relics from Kerala that, regarded as key artifacts in the long Jewish history in India

1:30 AM: PM Narendra Modi was received by PM Netanyahu and his spouse Sara Netanyahu before the start of private dinner.

1: 15 AM:  Appreciating India’s vibrant democracy, PM Netanyahu said,”I am starting at a lower level. When I do a relaxing Tada-asana in the morning and I turn my head to the right, India is the first democracy I see.”

12: 50 AM: During the press statement, Israeli PM Netanyahu said that he was inspired by PM Modi’s enthusiasm for Yoga.

12: 40 AM: Earlier, PM Modi visited Danziger Flower Farm and admired the work done in floriculture. Few pictures from there.

 

12: 30 AM: Some pictures from the PM’s visit

12:20 AM: We are proud of Jewish sons and daughters of India whose diverse contributions have greatly enriched the fabric of Indian society: PM Modi

12:10 AM: Those who believe in humanity must come together & defend it.We must oppose evils of terrorism, radicalism &violence that plague our time: PM Modi

Image: Twitter account of Gopal Baglay @MEAIndia

11: 58 PM: I will work with PM Netenyahu to craft and build a clear action agenda to realise these objectives. Sincere gratitude for warm welcome: PM Modi

11:50 PM: We want to put in place a robust security partnership to respond to shared threats to our peace, stability and prosperity: PM Modi

11: 45 PM: We want to frame our relationship that transforms the landscape of our economic engagement: PM Modi during the press statement

11: 40 PM: Indian Jews are a living and vibrant connect to this shared history: PM Modi

11: 38 PM: India is a fast growing economy and we are using technology and innovation for the progress of our nation: PM Modi

11: 33 PM: Most grateful to their warm and generous hospitality: PM Modi to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu during press statement

11: 30 PM: Netanyahu says along with India, we are looking to defeat forces of terror that rampage in the world and threaten both our nations.

11: 25 PM: PM Netanyahu says Israel is looking to build a partnership of talent with India.

11: 15 PM: Pictures of Prime Minister inside the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum

10: 55 PM: Some pictures from the PM visit to Yad Vashem Memorial

10:50 PM: Both the leaders visited the Grave of Theodor Herzl- Chozeh HaMedinah, before departing the Yad Vashem complex

10: 45 PM PM inscribes Visitors Book at Yad Vashem, says the Memorial is a mirror to societies especially in dealing with intolerance, hatred and terror

10: 40 PM At Yad Vashem, I paid tributes to the women, men and children whose sacrifices can never be forgotten: PM Modi

10: 25 PM Visited the Danziger Flower Farm, where I saw pioneering work done in floriculture: PM Narendra Modi

10: 12 PM Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to Twitter and said that he proposed to PM Modi to visit the grave of the visionary of the state, Theodor Herzl. To which PM Modi responded immediately.

10: 00 PM Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to Twitter and said, ” We receive you with open arms, Narendra Modi. We love India!”

9: 50 PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits grave of Benjamin Ze’ev Herzl in Jerusalem.

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9: 40 PM Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to Twitter and welcomed PM Narendra Modi

9: 29 PM Gopal Baglay took to Twitter and shared a picture chrysanthemum flower which was named after PM Modi

9: 18 PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs Visitors’ Book at Yad Vashem, memorial to victims of the Holocaust, in Israel

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9: 10 PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute, lays wreath at Yad Vashem, memorial to victims of the Holocaust, in Israel⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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9:00 PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Yad Vashem, memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, in Israel⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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8: 55 PM PM Modi to visit Yad Vashem shortly, memorial to the victims of the Holocaust⁠⁠⁠

8: 49 PM Crysanthumum flower will be named in honour of PM Narendra Modi. The flower will be called ‘Modi.’

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8: 26 PM In another special gesture, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accompanied PM Narendra Modi to the flower farm.

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8:04 PM PM Modi thanks Netanyahu for the warm welcome

8:01 PM Modi-Netanyahu’s friendship goes beyond protocol

7:32 PM Narendra Modi visits flower farm in Tel Aviv

7:05 PM Partners for peace and prosperity, partners for a better future for humanity: PM Netanyahu welcomes PM Modi to Israel.

7:00 PM A progressive partnership in all these areas would shape the scope of my conversation with my friend PM Benjamin Netanyahu: PM Modi

6:58 PM We are cooperating to secure our societies against common threats such as terrorism: PM Modi

6:56 PM Alongside building a partnership for shared economic prosperity, we are also cooperating to secure our societies: PM Modi

6:53 PM I am keen to interact with Indian diaspora in Israel, including large number of Jews of Indian origin: PM Modi

6:52 PM WATCH Welcome ceremony for PM Narendra Modi at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel

6:48 PM WATCH Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says, ‘Aapka swagat hai mere dost’ welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel

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6:48 PM It is my singular honor to be the first ever PM of India to undertake this groundbreaking visit to Israel: PM Modi

6:45 PM We can do even better together, welcome to Israel my friend PM Modi: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

6:44 PM I am confident of the real mathematics of life, of success of our partnership for many reasons; talent of our people: Israeli PM

6:40 PM We love India, admire your culture, history, democracy and commitment to progress: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

6:35 PM Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu receives PM Modi at Ben Gurion Airport

6:30 PM PM Narendra Modi gets grand welcome by Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv

6:20 PM: Guard of Honour for PM Narendra Modi to be held.

6:15 PM Narendra Modi arrives in Tel Aviv, creates history by becoming first ever Indian PM to visit Israel; red carpet rolled out for grand welcome of the Indian PM

5:50 PM This year, India and Israel are marking 25 years of their diplomatic relations.

5:45 PM Modi will also pay his respects to the courageous Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the liberation of Haifa in 1918.

5:40 PM Modi will also visit the Yad Vashem Memorial Museum to honour the memory of the victims of the holocaust that counts among the greatest tragedies in human history.

5:35 PM In Israel, PM Modi will also meet President Reuven Ruvi Rivlin and address the CEOs of the two countries as well as the Indian diaspora.

5:30 PM PM Modi will be in Israel till July 6 before travelling to Hamburg in Germany to attend the G-20 Summit.

5:20 PM The visit shows our relationship has reached a level of maturity which makes it possible for us to contemplate 1st ever PM visit (to Israel): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel

4:10 PM Narendra Modi will create history as he will become the 1st ever Indian PM to visit Israel

3:33 PM Very glad that Modiji officially accepted relation with Israel and taking it forward: Chen J Nagawkar, President, All India Jewish Welfare Association, according to ANI

1:57 PM PM Narendra Modi is expected to arrive at around 4 PM (Israeli time) and will be received by his Israeli counterpart at the airport.

1:20 PM WATCH: News agency ANI shares video of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and then Israeli PM Ariel Sharon –

12:45 PM Narendra Modi emplanes for a historic visit to Israel, the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister, tweets PMO

10:15 AM Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for his two-nation visit to Israel and Germany

10:00 AM Prior to leaving for the two-nation visit, PM Narendra Modi posted a series of tweets about his tour to Isarel