Netanyahu Hails India Ties as ‘Unprecedented Partnership’ After Modi’s New Year Greeting

Jerusalem, 15 September, 2026 (TPS-IL) -- Tel Aviv (ANI) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his greetings on the occasion of the Jewish New Year, highlighting the transformation of relations between India and Israel into an “unprecedented partnership.”

Expressing gratitude for PM Modi’s wishes on X, Netanyahu praised PM Modi’s leadership and reiterated the strong bond shared by both democratic nations.

“Thank you, Prime Minister @narendramodi for your warm wishes to the people of Israel and to me personally. The Jewish New Year provides an occasion to thank you again for your leadership and enduring friendship,” Netanyahu wrote.

“Together, we’ve transformed the ties between our ancient civilizations into an unprecedented partnership between two great democracies. Sara and I look forward to seeing you again soon,” the Israeli Prime Minister added.

Netanyahu’s message came in response to PM Modi’s earlier post extending greetings to the Israeli leadership and Jewish communities worldwide on the Jewish New Year, wishing for a year filled with “peace, hope, good health and continued progress for all.”

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Shana Tova! Wishing a very happy Rosh Hashanah to Prime Minister Netanyahu, the people of Israel and Jewish communities across the globe. May the new year be filled with peace, hope, good health and continued progress for all.”

PM Modi wished Netanyahu while addressing the opening day of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit held under the chairship of India.

The same day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026 at the 18th BRICS Summit being held in the national capital.