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.
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.
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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
