New Delhi, Nov 24: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, on Sunday, met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the conclusion of his three-day visit, conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warm wishes and updating key outcomes of bilateral engagements.“Honoured to call on the Prime Minister of Israel, H.E. @Netanyahu, at the conclusion of my three-day visit,” Union Minister Goyal wrote on his official X account.
“Conveyed to him the warm wishes of Prime Minister @NarendraModi ji,” he added.
The Minister said that he briefed Netanyahu on his discussions with Israelâs Economy Minister Nir Barkat, the successful IndiaâIsrael Business and CEOs Forums, and the signing of the Terms of Reference to formally launch Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations aimed at boosting trade, investment and technology cooperation.
“Updated him on my discussions with Minister @NirBarkat and the successful holding of Business Forum and CEOs Forum held with more than 60-member Indian business delegation that accompanied me,” the Minister added.
“Highlighted the signing of the Terms of Reference to launch FTA negotiations, which will boost trade, investment and technology cooperation,” he said.
Union Minister Goyal also discussed the pace of strengthening of partnership between the two nations in terms of technology and talent.
“Discussed strengthening our innovation partnership by combining Israelâs hi-tech strengths with Indiaâs scale and talent,” the Minister said.
Took his guidance on further deepening bilateral economic and strategic engagement across the sectors of agriculture, water, defence, science and technology and innovation, he added.