Video: Netanyahu surprises PM Modi at dinner by donning Indian attire
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With a warm posture and hands outstretched, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was seen wearing a traditional Indian jacket as he warmly greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi before a private dinner in Israel.
Ahead of the private dinner, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was seen wearing a traditional Indian jacket as he warmly greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The gesture was widely viewed as symbolic of the strong strategic partnership between India and Israel, reflecting not only deepening diplomatic and defence ties but also the evident personal rapport shared by the two leaders.
The optics underscored the growing cooperation across sectors and reaffirmed the close bond that has characterised bilateral relations in recent years. In a social media post on X, the Israeli Prime Minister wrote in Hindi
In a social media post on X, the Israeli Prime Minister wrote, “Before our joint dinner, I surprised my friend Prime Minister Modi by wearing traditional Indian attire.”
This was followed by the flags icons of the two nations.
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