Adityanath moots tie-up with Israel for defence corridor, Jewar airport

Israeli Ambassador Ron Malka has invited CM Yogi Adityanath to Tel Aviv defence conference in Sep 2019

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has mooted strong partnership with Israel in UP defence corridor project and police modernisation programme.

At a meeting with Israeli ambassador to India Ron Malka in Lucknow on Thursday night, the CM solicited Israel’s co-operation in projects like the UP defence corridor and the Jewar International Airport.

Besides, Adityanath also sought Israel's co-operation in modernising the state police force and setting up ultra-modern police control rooms and command centres. 

Observing that India and Israel share old ties, the CM said the state was looking to forge closer relationship with Israel to further cement the