India–Israel Relations: Deepening Strategic Partnership

India–Israel Relations: Deepening Strategic Partnership

16 Apr 2026
04:23 AM

India–Israel Relations: Deepening Strategic Partnership

During the Prime Minister’s recent visit, India and Israel elevated their bilateral ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation & Prosperity,” reflecting the growing depth of cooperation across strategic and economic sectors.

A key outcome was the launch of a new initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (CET), led by the National Security Advisors of both countries. This initiative covers areas such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotechnology, and space. An MoU on AI and the launch of a Horizon Scanning/Strategic Foresight Mechanism aim to enhance long-term technological preparedness.

In cybersecurity, both nations agreed to develop a multi-year roadmap and establish an India–Israel Centre of Excellence in Cybersecurity in India. Cooperation in agriculture and water technology was strengthened through the proposed India–Israel Innovation Centre for Agriculture (IINCA) and 20 joint fellowships in agricultural research.

Labour mobility was expanded with a quota of up to 50,000 Indian workers over the next five years. Other initiatives include exploring UPI–Israel payment linkage, launching the India–Israel Academic Cooperation Forum, and strengthening parliamentary exchanges.

India recognized Israel in 1950, with full diplomatic relations established in 1992. Bilateral trade stood at US$ 3.75 billion in FY 2024–25, with key sectors including diamonds, chemicals, and technology. Israel remains a major defence supplier, and cooperation extends to initiatives like I4F, I2U2, and IMEC.

Thus, India–Israel ties are evolving into a comprehensive, technology-driven strategic partnership.

#UPSCMains #IndiaIsrael #StrategicPartnership #CET #CyberSecurity #GS2 #InternationalRelations #UPSCPreparation #I2U2 #IMEC

भारत–इजराइल संबंध: रणनीतिक साझेदारी का विस्तार

प्रधानमंत्री की हालिया यात्रा के दौरान भारत और इजराइल ने अपने संबंधों को “शांति, नवाचार एवं समृद्धि के लिए विशेष रणनीतिक साझेदारी” के स्तर तक उन्नत किया। यह कदम दोनों देशों के बीच बढ़ते रणनीतिक एवं आर्थिक सहयोग को दर्शाता है।

मुख्य उपलब्धियों में राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा सलाहकारों के नेतृत्व में क्रिटिकल एवं उभरती प्रौद्योगिकियों (CET) पर नई पहल शामिल है, जिसमें कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता, साइबर सुरक्षा, सेमीकंडक्टर, क्वांटम कंप्यूटिंग, जैव प्रौद्योगिकी एवं अंतरिक्ष जैसे क्षेत्र सम्मिलित हैं। AI पर समझौता ज्ञापन तथा Horizon Scanning तंत्र दीर्घकालिक रणनीतिक तैयारी को सुदृढ़ करेगा।

साइबर सुरक्षा क्षेत्र में बहुवर्षीय रोडमैप तथा भारत में इंडिया–इजराइल उत्कृष्टता केंद्र की स्थापना का निर्णय लिया गया। कृषि एवं जल प्रौद्योगिकी में सहयोग हेतु इंडिया–इजराइल इनोवेशन सेंटर फॉर एग्रीकल्चर (IINCA) तथा 20 संयुक्त शोध फेलोशिप की घोषणा की गई।

श्रम गतिशीलता के अंतर्गत अगले पाँच वर्षों में 50,000 भारतीय श्रमिकों को अवसर प्रदान करने पर सहमति बनी। इसके अतिरिक्त UPI–इजराइल भुगतान संपर्क, अकादमिक सहयोग मंच एवं संसदीय मैत्री समूह की पहल भी की गई।

भारत ने 1950 में इजराइल को मान्यता दी तथा 1992 में पूर्ण राजनयिक संबंध स्थापित हुए। 2024–25 में द्विपक्षीय व्यापार 3.75 अरब अमेरिकी डॉलर रहा। रक्षा, हीरा, रसायन और तकनीक प्रमुख क्षेत्र हैं।

अतः भारत–इजराइल संबंध एक व्यापक, तकनीक-आधारित रणनीतिक साझेदारी में विकसित हो रहे हैं।

#UPSCMains #भारत_इजराइल #रणनीतिक_साझेदारी #GS2 #अंतरराष्ट्रीय_संबंध #UPSCPreparation #CyberSecurity #CET #IMEC

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