Netanyahu receives a warm welcome in India
Israeli Prime Minister greeted by Indian counterpart as he touches down in New Delhi
Benjamin Netanyahu received a surprise welcome when he touched down at New Delhi’s airport on Sunday afternoon – by his Indian counterpart.
Narendra Modi greeted Netanyahu with a hug, before lifting his arm in the air for the assembled media. The Israeli PM’s first visit to the country, with him being accompanied by his wife Sara, the six-day visit will see him visit Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Agra as well as meeting Indian President Ram Nath Kovind.
A reciprocal visit, following the visit of Modi last July, the pair will spent the entire trip together, apart from the last day on Thursday when Netanyahu flies to Mumbai.
After landing earlier, the two leaders went to a square in the Indian capital to visit a memorial to Indian soldiers who took part in the battle to liberate Haifa from the Turks in 1918. Previously named as Teen Murti Chowk, it will now be called Teen Murti Chowk Haifa.
The #India-Israel relationship continues to reach new heights with growing ties between the two countries.
Read about some of the recent accomplishments that have resulted from ???????????????? cooperation: ????????https://t.co/GgtnfBtiH2 pic.twitter.com/KH3DKK0Bss
— Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) January 15, 2018
My first visit to India, a world power that is strengthening its relations with Israel. I am excited about this historic week that will further strengthen Israel's international standing. ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/0ptrXuabL2
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) January 14, 2018
A moving welcome ceremony at the presidential palace in India – a great honor for the State of Israel! pic.twitter.com/VxqTlkfMZD
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) January 15, 2018
With my good friend @narendramodi at the presidential palace in India pic.twitter.com/cTpsZv7uX2
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) January 15, 2018
We have landed in India. Thank you to my good friend Narendra Modi for the warm welcome! https://t.co/mLsGxZT1E7
— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) January 14, 2018
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- Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu in India with prime minister Narendra Modi
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- Benjamin Netanyahu in India with PM Narendra Modi
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- Benjamin Netanyahu in India with PM Narendra Modi
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- Benjamin Netanyahu in India with PM Narendra Modi
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- Benjamin Netanyahu in India with PM Narendra Modi
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- Benjamin Netanyahu in India
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