New Delhi: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and given him an official invitation to attend Israel’s Independence Day celebrations. Netanyahu has invited PM Modi to attend the torch lighting ceremony along with Indian Captain Smit Machar, who foiled the flydubai flight hijack attempt.
In Israel, a ceremonial flame is lit every year on Independence Day, which is seen as a great honor in the country. Earlier, during his conversation with Captain Smit Machar, Netanyahu had announced that he would invite him and PM Modi to the event. Now he has formally invited PM Modi.
Netanyahu gave information on
Sharing his photo with PM Modi on social media platform He further wrote that PM Modi thanked him for the invitation and said that on the ground and in the air, India and Israel are fighting together against terrorism.
What did PM Modi say
PM Modi also gave information about this call on X. He wrote, received a call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. We reviewed the momentum built in bilateral relations and reiterated our commitment to strengthen the partnership. The two leaders also discussed the situation in West Asia and the need for peace.
The call came during the elections
This call has come at a time when Israel is in the election phase. Netanyahu wants to show a strong image of his foreign policy. Even in the last elections, he had used photographs extensively with foreign leaders. Netanyahu often says that India-Israel relations have been the closest during his tenure. Israel celebrates its Independence Day according to the Hebrew calendar. The next Independence Day will be celebrated from the evening of 11 May 2027 to 12 May, with big personalities called for the torch lighting.