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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu for his Diwali greetings and said he looked forward to the continued growth of the India–Israel strategic partnership in the coming years.
PM Modi also conveyed warm birthday wishes to Netanyahu, wishing him good health and success in the future.
Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Thank you, my dear friend, for your warm Diwali greetings. I also extend my heartiest wishes on your birthday. Wishing you good health and success. May India-Israel Strategic Partnership continue to flourish in the years to come.”
Thank you, my dear friend, for your warm Diwali greetings. I also extend my heartiest wishes on your birthday. Wishing you good health and success. May India-Israel Strategic Partnership continue to flourish in the years to come.@netanyahu https://t.co/RxMJtdJWTs
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 21, 2025
His message came in response to Netanyahu’s Diwali greetings to the people of India.
The Israeli leader wished that the festival bring hope, peace, and prosperity to the nation.
In a post shared by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu said, “Wishing my friend @narendramodi & the people of India a very Happy #Diwali! May the Festival of Lights bring hope, peace & prosperity to your great nation. Israel & India stand together. Partners in innovation, friendship, defence and a brighter future.”
PM Netanyahu: “Wishing my friend @narendramodi & the people of India a very Happy #Diwali!
May the Festival of Lights bring hope, peace & prosperity to your great nation.
Israel & India stand together. Partners in innovation, friendship, defence and a brighter future”.
🪔🇮🇱🇮🇳✨— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 20, 2025
A day earlier, the Israeli Embassy in India extended Diwali greetings through a video shared on X. The video, however, showed embassy officials shopping for flowers and lamps, and creating colourful rangoli designs.
“This Diwali, our diplomats went Diya & Decor shopping! May our homes be filled with love & light, today & everyday!” the embassy further wrote.
This Diwali, our diplomats went Diya & Decor shopping! 🪔
May our homes be filled with love & light, today & everyday! ✨💛#दीपावली #HappyDiwali 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/EH68G7HFRt
— Israel in India (@IsraelinIndia) October 20, 2025
Israel Embassy spokesperson Guy Nir shared his experience of celebrating Diwali in India. He expressed joy and appreciation for the warmth and spirit of the festivities.
Taking to X, he posted, “Had an amazing time celebrating #Diwali last week. It was a joy to reconnect with dear friends, make new ones, and experience the warmth and spirit of this beautiful celebration. From delicious sweets and incredible food, to vibrant lights, energetic dance, and endless laughter, every moment was a celebration of friendship and unity. Thank you, India, for sharing your light with us. Shubh Diwali!”
🪔✨ Had an amazing time celebrating #Diwali last week. It was a joy to reconnect with dear friends, make new ones, and experience the warmth and spirit of this beautiful celebration.
From delicious sweets and incredible food, to vibrant lights, energetic dance, and endless… https://t.co/Xb3oXQUijQ
— Guy Nir (@GuyNirIL) October 20, 2025
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