Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that a phased bilateral trade pact with Israel will boost commercial activity and strengthen cooperation in innovation sectors. Speaking in Jerusalem during his first ministerial visit to the country in two decades, Goyal indicated both governments seek the rapid completion of the initial agreement stage to deliver immediate benefits to business communities.
The minister addressed Indian expatriates alongside Israeli counterpart Nir Barkat, emphasizing the diaspora's role in building interpersonal connections between nations. Goyal visited the Indian Hospice facility in Jerusalem before conducting discussions on expanding agricultural technology collaboration and investment flows.
Officials from both countries expressed determination to maximize partnership potential through enhanced strategic coordination across multiple economic sectors.
The minister addressed Indian expatriates alongside Israeli counterpart Nir Barkat, emphasizing the diaspora's role in building interpersonal connections between nations. Goyal visited the Indian Hospice facility in Jerusalem before conducting discussions on expanding agricultural technology collaboration and investment flows.
Officials from both countries expressed determination to maximize partnership potential through enhanced strategic coordination across multiple economic sectors.