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Bilateral relations

Israel and India established full diplomatic relations on January 29, 1992. However, even before that, Israel had a Consulate in Mumbai, operating since 1953. Following the establishment of diplomatic relations an Embassy opened in New Delhi, and the Consulate in Mumbai became Consulate-General. In addition, a Consulate in Bangalore opened.

During the years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, much progress has been made on the bilateral level. India is increasingly becoming central to Israel’s policy, politically, commercially, in science and culture. Israel is appreciative of the fact that Jews in India were never persecuted.

1992
1992 - Israel in Mumbai

Establishment of full diplomatic relations between India and Israel.

2003
PM Ariel Sharon

Ariel Sharon becomes the first Israeli PM to visit India.

2017
PM Netanyahu and PM Modi hold working meetings in Jerusalem

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel, the first by an Indian prime minister.

2018
PM Netahyahu and India's PM Modi are shaking hands before their work meeting

PM Netanyahu’s state visit to India.

 

2021
Israel Foreign Minister Eli Cohen & External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

Visit of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to Israel

2023
Eliyahu Cohen, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Eliyahu Cohen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, paid an official visit to India