Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem and engaged in extensive discussions aimed at advancing bilateral relations. He thanked President Herzog for endorsing the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, which promotes tree planting as a tribute to mothers.
To mark the occasion, both leaders planted a sapling in the Presidential Gardens.
The Prime Minister also conveyed an invitation to President Herzog to undertake a visit to India at a mutually convenient time.
Taking to X, PM Modi posted, “Fully agree with you, President Herzog. It was a delight to meet you and discuss diverse aspects of the India-Israel friendship. There is immense scope in futuristic areas such as technology, innovation, StartUps and more. My gratitude to you for supporting the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ (A tree for Mother) initiative.”
Fully agree with you, President Herzog.
It was a delight to meet you and discuss diverse aspects of the India-Israel friendship. There is immense scope in futuristic areas such as technology, innovation, StartUps and more.
My gratitude to you for supporting the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke… https://t.co/jBrmzWdkmw
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 26, 2026
In a video message shared by the Israeli President, he noted that India and Israel grow stronger through partnership. During their exchange, Prime Minister Modi voiced ‘Am Yisrael Chai’, while President Herzog responded with ‘Jai Hind’.
The people of Israel and India are stronger together.
העמים בישראל ובהודו חזקים יותר יחד.
भारत और इज़राइल की जनता साथ मिलकर अधिक सशक्त है।.
🇮🇳🇮🇱 @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/l9prxmPEdl
— יצחק הרצוג Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog) February 26, 2026
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also stated on X, “Ties of warmth and goodwill! PM @narendramodi called-on the President @Isaac_Herzog of Israel, today. PM thanked President Herzog for his steadfast support in strengthening the special India-Israel Partnership. Both leaders explored avenues to further enhance cooperation in education, start-ups, innovation, tech and connectivity.”
Ties of warmth and goodwill!
PM @narendramodi called-on the President @Isaac_Herzog of Israel, today. PM thanked President Herzog for his steadfast support in strengthening the special India-Israel Partnership. Both leaders explored avenues to further enhance cooperation in… pic.twitter.com/Gn6oeqNnxv
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) February 26, 2026
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi visited the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Centre, where he laid a wreath in honour of Holocaust victims. He was accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan.
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