Israeli Envoy Meets Yogi Adityanath, Discuss Investment In Defence Corridor
NDTV
On modernising the Uttar Pradesh Police, one of the largest of its kind in the world, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath mooted collaborating with Israel.
A delegation from Israel led by its ambassador to India Naor Gilon on Monday met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during which he pitched for investment in the upcoming Defence Industrial Corridor and collaboration in modernising the state police force.
Mr Gilon said that the Government of Israel is already working with the Uttar Pradesh government to increase farmers' income, provide cleaner drinking water and in water conservation.
Further, he also spoke about transfer of technology in defence and development of industries.
Highlighting that the Defence Industrial Corridor in the state was full of opportunities for investment, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "We have vast lands and adequate human resources. We are providing all necessary resources for companies interested in defence production. This will be a good platform for Israel, which has good experience in drone and anti-drone technology." The chief minister also told Mr Gilon that Uttar Pradesh was the most populous Indian state with a population of 25 crore. "It is a big market. There is immense scope for work in the food processing sector and Israel can give its proposal in this regard," he said.
