India Israel Relation UPSC : Summary

Since 1992, Israel has emerged as an important partner for India on many fronts. Science and technology cooperation is a major growth area, and the India-Israel Initiative for Industrial R&D focuses on nanotechnology, biotechnology, space, water management and non-conventional energy sources.

India Israel Co-operatons

• The two countries have an extensive economic, military, and strategic relationship.
• India is the largest buyer of Israeli military equipment and Israel is the second-largest defence supplier to India after Russia.
• As of 2014, India is the third-largest Asian trade partner of Israel.
• The two countries have also signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement.
• India participated in the Blue Flag exercise in Uvda Air Force Base in southern Israel for the first time in 2017.
• India’s Space Research Organization (ISRO) has launched Israeli satellites, and there are important opportunities for Israeli companies in India’s growing water management sector.

During Escalating tensions between Gaza and Israel India

• UN Security Council held an open meeting on the situation in the Middle East during which UN termed the tensions as the most serious escalation in Gaza and Israel in years.
• India’s Stand
  • India’s strong support to the just Palestinian cause
  • Its unwavering commitment to the two-State solution
  • Also stressing India’s strong condemnation of all acts of violence, provocation, incitement and destruction.
  • The absence of direct and meaningful negotiations between the parties is widening the trust deficit between the parties.
  • Every effort should be made to create conducive conditions for resumption of talks between Israel and Palestine.

Recent Development in Agriculture

• Partnership in agriculture between Israel and India, the two governments have agreed to enhance their cooperation in agriculture.
• Signed a three-year work program agreement for development in Agriculture cooperation
• India and Israel are implementing the
  1. INDO-ISRAEL Agricultural Project Centres of Excellence
  2. INDO-ISRAEL Villages of Excellence

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Note
India Israel Relation UPSC : Read inline with current events. For prelims note down the areas around Israel. Neighbouring Nation and All basic details. Focus on recent pack, dispute in Gaza etc. For mains note India and Israel relation that can be used for quoting in your answer based on the relevancy.