PM Modi's Israel Visit: A Rare Opportunity to Transform Vision into Reality

• PM Modi's recent visit to Israel signals a new phase in strategic friendship, weathering global shifts and conflicts.
• The 2017 visit laid groundwork for deeper ties, aiming for impact beyond bilateral relations, regionally and globally.
• A new Israeli government resolution acknowledges India's strategic importance, focusing on AI, but lacks concrete targets and budget compared to 2017.
• To move from ceremony to action, focus on ambitious trade goals ($15B by 2030), increased Indian investment ($1B in high-tech), and technology collaboration (AI, cybersecurity, semiconductors).
• Explore Israeli-designed defense systems manufactured in India for export, expanding industrial capacity and leveraging India as a strategic bridge to new markets.