Indians and Israelis are a “human bridge” between the two countries, said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he and Narendra Modi addressed a gathering of about 5,000 Israelis of Indian origin at a convention centre in Tel Aviv.
Mr Modi promised a new Air India flight connecting both countries.Mr. Modi recalled several Jewish Indians who had served in India, including General JFR Jacob, and hundreds of Indians who worked in Israel in farming jobs.
The event began with the Indian and Israel national anthems being sung by Liora Itzhak, an Israeli singer of Indian origin.
Mr Modi promised the diaspora faster facilitation of PIO and OCI cards, as well as visas, and the setting up of an Indian cultural centre in Israel.
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