Modi meets Indian students in Israel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met with a group of Indian students pursuing higher education in Israel.
"It was great to meet Indian students studying in Israel," Modi said in a tweet.
The meeting, which took place at Dan Hotel, was the last programme scheduled during the prime minister's historic three-day visit to the Jewish nation.
Addressing the Indian diaspora here at an event which was also attended by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Modi yesterday said that almost 600 students from India are studying in different subjects in Israel and some of them are present here.
"My young colleagues, you are like the bridge of technology and innovation between India and Israel. My friend Netanyahu and I believe.... That science, innovation and technology will be the main base for the future relations between India and Israel. That is why whatever you are learning here, will help strengthen India," he had said.

This year, India and Israel are marking 25 years of their diplomatic relations.
Modi, who became the first Indian prime minister to visit Israel, signed seven agreements to boost bilateral cooperation in key areas like science and technology, water, research and space.