Tel Aviv [Israel], February 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday had an “excellent meeting” with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed a wide range of subjects aimed at boosting bilateral ties.PM Modi said he was “Deeply touched by the warm welcome extended by my friend, PM Netanyahu”, upon his arrival.”May the India-Israel friendship continue to soar higher!”, PM Modi said in a post on X.Deeply touched by the warm welcome extended by my friend, PM Netanyahu. May the India-Israel friendship continue to soar higher! 🇮🇳 🇮🇱@netanyahu pic.twitter.com/zl6Flj9wpz— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 25, 2026He further said, “Had an excellent meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Expressed gratitude to him for the warm welcome earlier in the day. It is a delight to be back in Israel after 9 years. We discussed a wide range of subjects aimed at boosting bilateral ties. Sectors such as technology, water management, agriculture, talent partnership and more offer immense scope for close collaboration. We also discussed key developments in the region.”Had an excellent meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Expressed gratitude to him for the warm welcome earlier in the day. It is a delight to be back in Israel after 9 years. We discussed a wide range of subjects aimed at boosting bilateral ties. Sectors such as technology,… pic.twitter.com/uh1cyL411c— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 25, 2026Earlier, in a warm gesture reflecting the strengthening of ties between the two nations, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu extended a heartfelt welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday for his two-day state visit.Taking to the social media platform X, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu shared a video of PM Modi’s arrival, stating, “Welcome to Israel my dear friend @narendramodi”.Welcome to Israel my dear friend @narendramodi 🇮🇱🙏🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/AnRtceD9Ci— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) February 25, 2026Netanyahu hailed the visit of his good friend, calling it historic.”My wife Sara and I welcomed today our good friend, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, who has arrived for another historic visit to Israel. Prime Minister Modi previously visited Israel in 2017, and I later paid a reciprocal visit to India that was truly exceptional. We share a close personal relationship, speak often, and I believe that the deep friendship between us powerfully reflects on the ties between our two countries,” Netanyahu said in a post on X.My wife Sara and I welcomed today our good friend, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, who has arrived for another historic visit to Israel.Prime Minister Modi previously visited Israel in 2017, and I later paid a reciprocal visit to India that was truly exceptional.We… pic.twitter.com/d7mrCa3tQR— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) February 25, 2026He added, “We will attend a festive reception at the Knesset, visit an innovation event in Jerusalem, and host Prime Minister Modi for a joint dinner. Tomorrow we will visit Yad Vashem, and afterwards hold another meeting together with our teams, during which we will sign a series of agreements in the economic, security, and diplomatic spheres that will further advance cooperation between Israel and India.”Netanyahu further said that it was an honour to welcome PM Modi.”It’s a great honor to welcome you to Israel, Prime Minister Modi.”It’s a great honor to welcome you to Israel, Prime Minister Modi.आपका स्वागत है🇮🇱🙏🇮🇳 https://t.co/fd0pdgwnlo— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) February 25, 2026PM Modi is on a state visit to Israel from February 25-26. (ANI)(This content is sourced from a syndicated feed and is published as received. The Tribune assumes no responsibility or liability for its accuracy, completeness, or content.)