Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugged Netanyahu as soon as he got off the plane.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugged Netanyahu as soon as he got off the plane.

25.02.2026 16:01

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited Israel, was welcomed at the airport by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. While the two displayed a warm demeanor, the Indian leader said, "I am greatly honored to be welcomed by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mrs. Netanyahu at the airport."

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel as part of a two-day official visit. Modi was welcomed at the airport by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is making an official visit to Israel for the second time, following his first visit in 2017. Upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport in the capital Tel Aviv, Modi was greeted with an official ceremony by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugged Netanyahu as soon as he got off the plane

"I AM HONORED"

In a post on his social media account regarding the visit, Modi stated, "I have landed in Israel. I am greatly honored to be welcomed by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mrs. Netanyahu at the airport. I look forward to having bilateral talks that will strengthen India-Israel friendship and achieving fruitful results."

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugged Netanyahu as soon as he got off the plane

"WELCOME MY DEAR FRIEND"

Netanyahu, quoting Modi's post, shared the message, "Welcome to Israel, my dear friend Narendra Modi, it is a great honor to host you in Israel."

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