Barkat was speaking at the India Israel Business Forum organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry in Delhi. He is leading a delegation of Israeli businessmen for a series of meetings with leaders in India's business and government sectors.
Nir Barkat said that FTA between Israel and India will be discussed with the Indian ministers today.Pointing that India is on track to become the world's third-largest economy, the minister said that the FTA should be in various sectors, including agro-tech and health tech.
External Affairs Minsiter S Jaishankar met the speaker of Israel's Knesset, Amir Ohana and the parliamentary delegation on Monday in New Delhi and discussed bilateral ties shared by the two countries.
The delegation called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at Parliament House on Friday. At the outset, Birla welcomed the delegation to India and said that Israel and India have traditionally enjoyed close and friendly relations.
On the occasion of World Water Day, Israel Ambassador to India Naor Gilon donated and inaugurated the Drip irrigation system at Children's Park i India Gate in Delhi on Wednesday.
"Happy Holi to my friend Prime Minister @narendramodi and the people of India! May the vibrant colors of this festival fill your lives with happiness, joy, and prosperity. Wishing you all a colorful and memorable Holi! #HappyHoli," Netanyahu tweeted on Wednesday.
"Glad to meet American Jewish Committee delegation on their visit to India. Discussed about the sea change in India-US and India-Israel relationships since 2014. Appreciate their sentiments and support, as also their working with Indian community organizations in the US," Jaishankar tweeted
US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez who was in Abu Dhabi for the I2U2 Business Forum welcomed Ravi signing a letter expressing the Indian Government's intention to join the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM4C).
Addressing a press conference, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate accused the Modi government of joining hands with the Israeli "Team Jorge" and said it directly impacts the election process in the country.