His three-day visit marks 25 years of full diplomatic relations between the two nations.
He was accepted with an official welcome ceremony at the Ben Gurion Airport outside Tel Aviv, with the participation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
and cabinet ministers.
In remarks at the airport, Netanyahu welcomed Modi, saying "It is truly a historic visit. It's the first time an Indian prime minister is visiting Israel.
We receive you with open arms. We love India. We love your culture, your
history Nike Air Jordan 1 Off White Scontate , your democracy."
Netanyahu praised the ties between the two nations, noting that the Israeli and Indian governments are establishing a 40 million U.S. dollars innovation
fund "as a seed for further innovation."
Modi said that it is his "singular honor to be the first-ever prime minister of India to undertake this groundbreaking visit to Israel."
He promised to forge "a strong and resilient partnership with Israel," praising Israel as a nation built "on democratic principles."
"They have nurtured it with hard work and the spirit of innovation. India applauds your achievements," he said.
Netanyahu will accompany Modi for most of his trip, which includes a visit to Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial Nike Air Max 97 Off White Scontate , and working meetings with President Reuven Rivlin and opposition leader Isaac Herzog.
His itinerary includes also meetings with industry leaders in the fields of water, agriculture, and hi-tech, as well as with people from the Indian
community and Moshe Holtzberg, whose parents were killed in the 2008 attack on
the Mumbai Jewish center of Chabad House.
On Wednesday Nike Blazer Off White Scontate , Modi and Netanyahu are expected to sign seven cooperation agreements in the areas of water, energy, and research and
development.
In a tweet on his Twitter account ahead of his departure, Modi described Delhi's ties with Israel as "special," saying terrorism and trade will be on the
table during talks with Netanyahu.
In an interview to the Hebrew-language newspaper Israel Hayom Nike Air Force 1 Off White Scontate , Modi said that his visit is "based on the deep centuries-old connection between our two peoples."
Modi is not scheduled to travel to Ramallah city in the West Bank, the political center of the Palestinian National Authority and a usual stop for
leaders seeking to maintain balanced ties with Israel and the Palestinians.
The visit comes 25 years after the two countries established full diplomatic ties and 14 years after the late Israeli prime minister, Ariel Sharon, arrived
in New Delhi.
MOGADISHU, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Many people are feared dead as a massive car explosion hit a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu early Wednesday, witnesses
and police said.
The witnesses said a suicide bomber detonated an explosive-laden vehicle at the main entrance of the Dayah Hotel and gunmen then forced their way into the
hotel amid a heavy exchange of fire.
"The fighting is still going on," said a witnesses who refused to be named.
By sportswriter Zheng Daojin
ST. PETERSBURG, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and FIFA President Sepp Blatter showed support for each other at the 2018 World Cup
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qualifiers.
Putin met Blatter in the historical Konstantin Palace shortly before the Draw, as Blatter travelled abroad for the first time to attend a ceremony after
the so-called "anti-corruption" action launched by US and Switzerland on FIFA
and the award of 2018 World Cup to Russia.
The Russian President promised that the nation will do all they can to make the 2018 FIFA World Cup "a grandiose sports event". Putin also praise Blatter
for his efforts in this difficult time, "We see what's happening around
football, but I know how you feel about it. We thank you for concentrating your
time and attention on football above all despite this."
The US-led investigation on the alleged corruption of FIFA and the bidding of the Russian World Cup was viewed by Russian officials and Blatter as a kind of
provocation on Russia and has other political attempts. At the beginning of the
storm on FIFA Nike Off White Scontate , Putin critized US for wrong law jurisdiction, doubtful incentives to prevent the Russian World Cup as Blatter has been a firm supporter
for the Russia to host the 2018 edition. In June, Putin stressed again that
Russia won the bidding of the 2018 World Cup in a honest way and those who doubt
this must present the evidence.
One day before the ceremony, Russian Local Orgaznising Committee CEO of the 2018 World Cup Alexei Sorokin said Blatter is a victim and a very brave person.
The LOC chief said Blatter has taken more responsibility that is beyond his
control to do the good for football.
Blatter told Putin that "I would like to inform you that the executive committee has recently adopted a new resolution in which FIFA assures the
Russian Federation of its full support in carrying out the World Cup in Russia
in 2018."
"We say yes to Russia, we are providing our support" and that the Russian people "can be proud" of Putin. The chief of FIFA also said that "in the current
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