New Delhi, Feb 26 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day official visit to Israel is poised to establish new milestones in the strategic partnership between India and Israel, covering various sectors, and will further solidify the bonds based on mutual trust and vision.

This camaraderie first emerged in 2006, when then Chief Minister Modi led a business delegation to Israel aimed at examining its agricultural techniques and seeking diverse avenues for collaboration.

'Modi Story', a well-known account on X, has revealed insights from that initial visit, showcasing how the relationship that started in 2006 blossomed in 2017 and continues to thrive in 2026.

"As PM Modi maintains his interactions with Israel, the path demonstrates continuity and depth. What initiated in 2006 as a concentrated effort to introduce agricultural innovation to Gujarat has transformed into a broad strategic partnership between the two nations, founded on technology, trust, and a common vision," it stated.

The account also highlighted a testimonial from a prominent industry leader, illustrating how delegation-level discussions under Prime Minister Modi have opened new horizons for Indian businesses and how these interactions have laid the groundwork for enduring and valuable partnerships between Indian and Israeli stakeholders.

According to 'Modi Story', his visit to Israel was fundamentally developmental, as he aimed to learn how a water-scarce country succeeded in agriculture through innovation, technology, and scientific water management.

"During his time at Agritech, he explored advanced irrigation methods, greenhouse farming, wastewater reuse, dairy improvement, and high-value agriculture. Acknowledging the parallels between Gujarat and Israel, he sought solutions to enhance water efficiency and boost farmers’ productivity in Gujarat," it mentioned.

At the India-Israel Business Forum, Modi coined the phrase "Divided by Land, United by Water" and reinforced the vision of "More Crops per Drop", which later became pivotal to Gujarat's water management and agricultural policy.

A video posted by the popular X account featured Baba Kalyani, Managing Director of Bharat Forge, who recounted his experiences as part of the delegation during the 2017 visit, explaining how the trip enriched the relationship between the two nations and laid the foundation for lasting collaborations among Indian and Israeli enterprises.

"In these years, we have learned what we could not have grasped in the past fifty years," he remarked, emphasizing the extensive cooperation achieved between India and Israel.

He added that discussions were centered around Israel’s extensive application of digital tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop solutions across various sectors, including agriculture and related industries.