Speaker of Israel's Knesset (parliament) Amir Ohana on Monday met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the talks between the two leaders focused on bilateral ties in areas of connectivity, food security and renewable energy.
EAM Jaishankar Meets Speaker Of Israel's Knesset
Ohana is currently on a visit to India. It is the first-ever official visit to the country by a sitting speaker of the Knesset.
Ohana is currently on a visit to India. It is the first-ever official visit to the country by a sitting speaker of the Knesset.
"Glad to welcome Israeli Knesset Speaker @AmirOhana and parliamentary delegation in South Block today. Discussed strengthening India-Israel ties and promoting cooperation in I2U2," Jaishankar said on Twitter.
"Connectivity, renewables, food security, start-ups, tourism and culture can enrich our agenda," he said.
On his part, Ohana described the meeting as "productive".
"Thank you my dear friend Minister for External Affairs of India @DrSJaishankar. It was an important and productive meeting. I'm confident that our collaboration will enhance Israel-India relations for the benefit of both nations," he tweeted.
-With PTI Input
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