Netanyahu Calls PM Modi ‘Personal Friend’, Hails India As Global Power Ahead Of Israel Visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s February 25–26 visit to Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the Indian leader as a “personal friend” and praised India as a rising global power. In a series of posts on X, Netanyahu highlighted their frequent conversations and past visits, emphasizing plans to deepen economic, diplomatic, and security cooperation. He also referenced their symbolic moment in the Mediterranean, underscoring the growing ties between the two nations.