'Encouraging to see both sides working closely': Union Minister Piyush Goyal on India-Israel FTA negotiations

In a post on X, Goyal said, "Building the future, together. Thank you, my dear friend. Indeed, this is a historic and special moment. As our leaders, PM @NarendraModi ji & PM @Netanyahu meet, their shared vision is steadily translating into action, with the Israeli delegation in New Delhi advancing the India-Israel Free Trade Agreement negotiations. I had a productive interaction with the Israeli team, reflecting our shared commitment to deepening economic engagement. It is encouraging to see both sides working closely to unlock new opportunities in trade, innovation & growth, further strengthening our valued partnership."

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His post came responding to former Israeli Minister Nir Barkat who wrote on X ahead of PM Modi's arrival, "Making history! A photo just sent to me by the Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry, my friend @PiyushGoyal. A delegation led by the Foreign Trade Administration at the Ministry of Economy and Industry has arrived in India to launch negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between our nations! Thanks to the strategic relationship between our leaders, @netanyahu and @narendramodi, and the friendship I have forged with Piyush, we are on the way to a breakthrough that creates great new opportunities between our countries and will serve as a powerful growth engine for the economies of Israel and India. Modi, welcome to Israel!"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed optimism as he arrived in Israel for a two-day state-visit. He was received by PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu.

In a post on X, PM Modi said that he looked forward to engaging in bilateral discussions and fruitful outcomes that strengthen the India-Israel friendship. (ANI)