Indian PM Modi visited Yad Vashem, met with Israeli leaders, and advanced strategic ties, including a Free Trade Agreement and tech deals.

On February 26, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, where he laid a wreath and toured the Hall of Names in remembrance of the Holocaust victims, highlighting the importance of preserving peace and human dignity. He met with President Isaac Herzog accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who described their discussions as "fruitful" and reaffirmed the expanding strategic partnership between Israel and India. With a Free Trade Agreement almost finished, the two countries moved forward with plans to upgrade their relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership. AI, cybersecurity, trade, and environmental projects like "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" all saw the signing of agreements. Modi emphasized common values in innovation, security, and international stability while applauding cultural exchanges, including a performance by Indian disabled artists.