Narendra Modi invites Netanyahu, family to India; I accept, Israeli PM says

TEL AVIV: India and Israel inked several agreements in key sectors as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu here on Wednesday. The two Prime Ministers also witnessed exchange of seven agreements across sectors.

PM @narendramodi and PM @netanyahu witnessed the exchange of 7 agreements across sectors. (Pic: @MEAIndia) pic.twitter.com/xIaEIGlZfQ

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While addressing a joint press conference Modi invited Netanyahu and his family to visit India. Israeli PM accepted the invitation. Highlights:

• Our people hold natural affinity and warmth for each other: PM Modi
• We also discussed the situation in West Asia and the wider region. It is India’s hope that peace, dialogue and restraint will prevail: PM Modi
• We discussed the situation in West Asia and the wider region. It is India's hope that peace, dialogue and restraint will prevail: PM Modi
• India has suffered first-hand violence and threats from terror as has Israel. We have agreed to protect our strategic interests: PM Modi
• Prime Minister Netanyahu and I agreed to do much more together to protect our strategic interests: PM Modi
• We regard thriving two-way trade and investment flows as the bed-rock of a strong partnership: PM Modi
• Our goal is to build a relationship that reflects our shared priorities and draws on enduring bonds between our peoples: PM Modi

• Prime Minister Netanyahu and I have had productive discussions covering an extensive menu of issues: PM Modi
• Our belief in democratic values and economic progress has been a shared pursuit: PM Modi
• I am honoured to be in Israel on this exceptional visit: PM Modi
• Thank you, Excellency, for your warm words of welcome. And, for the exceptional generosity with your time and friendship: PM Modi
• We are being challenged by forces of terror. We have agreed to cooperate in this area: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
• Ours is a partnership to seek good, defend good and achieve good. This is indeed a good day: Netanyahu
• We are being challenged by forces of terror. We have agreed to cooperate in this area: Netanyahu
• PM Narendra Modi and I look ahead and at the same time have our feet firmly on the ground: Netanyahu
• This is a deeply moving moment for me. We are making history: Netanyahu at the joint press meet