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PM Modi's Israel visit

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 06, 2017, 19:57:41 IST

PM Modi's Israel visit

PM Modi on Thursday concluded his historic three-day visit to Israel, and left for Hamburg, Germany to attend the G20 summit. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates.

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A symbol of blooming ????-???? rltn'p! In a spl gesture, a new fast growing variety of chrysanthemum flower named aftr PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/zl8d0rMgl4
& Gopal Baglay (@MEAIndia) July 4, 2017

21:49 (IST) Jul 04

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21:40 (IST) Jul 04

New Israeli flower named after PM Modi

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21:04 (IST) Jul 04

All in a name

Crysanthumun flower will be named 'Modi' in honour of PM Narendra Modi (ANI)

21:02 (IST) Jul 04

Modi visits Yad Vashem, memorial to the victims of the Holocaust

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19:40 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi and Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu at the flower farm (Courtesy: Twitter/ANI)

19:38 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi is visiting the Danziger Flower Farm

19:15 (IST) Jul 04

Watch: 'Aapka swaagat hai mere dost', says Netanyahu while welcoming PM Modi in Israel

19:06 (IST) Jul 04

Partners for peace and prosperity, partners for a better future for humanity...PM @netanyahu welcomes PM @narendramodi to Israel. pic.twitter.com/mZgl8pAqz2
& PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 4, 2017

19:02 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi spoke about 'Operation Entebbe' in his speech

PM:Today marks 41 years of Oper'n Entebbe:Where ur PM & my friend,Bibi, lost his brother Yoni,while saving lives of so many Israeli hostages
& Gopal Baglay (@MEAIndia) July 4, 2017

18:56 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi is now meeting Israeli military officials.

18:54 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi thanks Israel for a "tremendous welcome" as he concludes his speech.

18:53 (IST) Jul 04

My visit marks a path breaking journey of engagement

PM Modi

18:53 (IST) Jul 04

Modi talks about fighting terrorism together

Photo: ANI

18:53 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi said he is keen to interact with the Indian community in Israel, including a large number of Jews of Indian origin.

18:52 (IST) Jul 04

We have to secure our societies against the common threat of terrorism

PM Modi

18:52 (IST) Jul 04

I thank my friend PM @netanyahu for receiving me. My visit is about the strength of our societies and our strong partnership: PM
& PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 4, 2017

18:52 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi: In our path of all-round development, we count Israel as an important partner.

18:51 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi calls India a very old civilization, but a 'young nation'.

18:50 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi: The people of Israel built their nation on democratic principles. They have nurtured it with hard work, greed, and spirit of innovation.

18:49 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi: Based on our centuries-old bonds, our partnerships have maintained a strong and sustained upswing.

18:49 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi: I want to thank my friend, PM Netanyahu, for receiving me with so much warmth.

18:48 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi: It is my singular honor to be the first ever Indian PM to undertake this groundbreaking visit to Israel

18:48 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi begins his address

18:47 (IST) Jul 04

Welcome to Israel my friend Prime Minister Modi.

Netanyahu

18:47 (IST) Jul 04

Netanyahu calls PM Modi a great world leader

18:47 (IST) Jul 04

Netanyahu: It is said that in Silicon Valley in California, two languages are very common - Hindi and Hebrew.

18:45 (IST) Jul 04

Netanyahu to PM: You told me that when it comes to India-Israel ties, the sky is the limit. But I think we have surpassed that with our space programmes.

18:44 (IST) Jul 04

Netanyahu: First time an Indian PM is visiting Israel. You are a true friend. We love India.

18:43 (IST) Jul 04

Netanyahu welcomes PM Modi in Hindi, says 'Aapka swaagat hai mere dost'

18:40 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi receives red carpet welcome in Israel.

18:39 (IST) Jul 04

Netanyahu greets PM Modi. (Courtesy: ANI/Twitter)

18:38 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi is greeted by his Israeli counterpart Netanyahu. India's National Anthem is being played at the airport.

18:37 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi's historic Israel visit begins. (Courtesy: ANI/Twitter)

18:32 (IST) Jul 04

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel as PM Modi arrives #ModiInIsrael pic.twitter.com/RanScy7XkD
& ANI (@ANI_news) July 4, 2017

18:27 (IST) Jul 04

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Israel in the first-ever visit to the country by an Indian PM pic.twitter.com/UDwLMfKFaL
& ANI (@ANI_news) July 4, 2017

18:27 (IST) Jul 04

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is at the airport to accord red carpet welcome to PM Modi

18:21 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi has arrived in Israel

18:21 (IST) Jul 04

According to officials, Israel has planned a "unique" welcome ceremony for Modi. PM Netanyahu will receive him at the airport in what analysts say is an honour accorded only to the Pope and the US President.

18:20 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi will arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport shortly.

18:16 (IST) Jul 04

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrive at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel shortly, welcome ceremony to take place. pic.twitter.com/Cg0cTjYHrK
& ANI (@ANI_news) July 4, 2017

17:32 (IST) Jul 04

that we reached together in the great friendship between our peoples: PM @narendramodi & PM @netanyahu https://t.co/cbjScL7GVT (2/2)
& PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 4, 2017

17:32 (IST) Jul 04

PMO tweeted earlier ...

We are confident that 25 years from now, Indians and Israelis will look back on this visit as the first of many historical milestones (1/2)
& PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 4, 2017

16:11 (IST) Jul 04

Israel readies red carpet for first visit by any Indian PM

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13:55 (IST) Jul 04

Israeli media plays up India's silence on Palestine

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13:55 (IST) Jul 04

PM Modi visit holds special meaning for Indian Jews in Israel

At a curry house in central Israel, a poster welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets patrons even before they encounter the rich scent of spices wafting from the kitchen.

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10:33 (IST) Jul 04

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for his two-nation visit to Israel and Germany