‘First met wife at Indian restaurant’, Netanyahu candid about personal life amid Modi visit

Diplomatic relations between the two countries are strong, but did you know that India has played a big role in personal relations? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed the unknown information during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel. At a joint press conference in Jerusalem on Thursday, Netanyahu told Modi that he is personally indebted to India. Because India is behind the close relationship between him and his wife Sara. He met his wife for the first time in an Indian restaurant in the capital Tel Aviv. Both of them enjoyed the food and atmosphere there. This debt is not forgotten. On this day, Netanyahu became emotional with Modi by his side.

In Netanyahu’s words, “My personal debt to India is immense. The first time I met Sara (wife), we met in an Indian restaurant in Tel Aviv. Sara went there first. The day we first met will be unforgettable. Not only the great Indian food, but the overall atmosphere was wonderful.”

Prime Minister Modi went to Israel on a two-day visit on Wednesday. He was warmly welcomed by ‘friend’ Benjamin Netanyahu. Even the Prime Minister of Israel has been seen wearing matching clothes with Modi. Those pictures are viral in the net world. Various interesting discussions are going on about it. All eyes are undoubtedly on the diplomatic side of Modi’s visit. All day discussions, meetings, flood of news about India’s deal with Israel, who gets what. But the head of state also has a personal life. It remains invisible in most cases. Especially during such a foreign tour, there is no chance for them to come forward.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu himself gave that opportunity. At a joint press conference with Prime Minister Modi on Thursday, Netanyahu became emotional about his personal life amid diplomatic talks. Talking about good relations and friendship with India, he went back to the past. He said that he is indebted to India. First meeting with wife Sara in Indian restaurant. And just as the food there made their love sweeter, they fell in love with the hospitality and atmosphere of the Indian restaurant owner. They fell in love with each other. In Netanyahu’s words, “My personal debt to India is immense. The first time I met Sara (wife), we met in an Indian restaurant in Tel Aviv. Sara went there first. The day we first met will be unforgettable. Not only the great Indian food, but the overall atmosphere was wonderful.”

Netanyahu did not stop here. Restaurant owner Reena Puskakarnar also speaks. Known as one of the tastiest cooks in the world, Reena of Indian origin is called the ‘Curry Queen’. He himself served Netanyahu and Sara an authentic Indian meal that day. The Prime Minister of Israel could not forget that taste even today. Again and again he was heard to say, Indian food is wonderful, the best!