Live Updates: PM Narendra Modi's Israel Visit

02:03 AM (IST) Jul 05: PM Modi also presented PM Netanyahu a Torah scroll

In addition, Prime Minister @narendramodi also presented PM @netanyahu a Torah scroll donated by the Paradesi Jewish community in Kerala. pic.twitter.com/xCDKBL2s3g

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 4, 2017

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01:55 AM (IST)Jul 05: PM Modi presented PM Netanyahu replicas of 2 sets of relics from Kerala.

PM Modi presented PM Netanyahu replicas of 2 sets of relics from Kerala that, regarded as key artifacts in the long Jewish history in India. pic.twitter.com/OywLabMQoO

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 4, 2017

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12:50 AM (IST) Jul 05: PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara welcomed @PMOIndia @narendramodi to the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem.

PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara welcomed @PMOIndia @narendramodi to the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/2Cm1Yqf193

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) July 4, 2017

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01:25 AM (IST) Jul 05: At Danziger Flower Farm with @narendramodi. Saw how Volcani Center research increases productivity of crops, irrigation, soil & livestock.

At Danziger Flower Farm with @narendramodi. Saw how Volcani Center research increases productivity of crops, irrigation, soil & livestock. pic.twitter.com/tnocoRzTw2

— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) July 4, 2017

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12:31 AM (IST) Jul 05: PM Modi and Netanyahu paid tributes at Yadvashem.

And some more pics of the PMs visit to Yad Vashem Memorial pic.twitter.com/IIltc52fKW

— Gopal Baglay (@MEAIndia) July 4, 2017

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12:28 AM (IST) July 05: PM Modi visited Mt. Herzl and paid respects to the father of modern Zionism, Theodor Herzl.

PM Netanyahu and @PMOIndia Modi visited Mt. Herzl in Jerusalem, and paid their respects to the founder of modern Zionism, Theodor Herzl. pic.twitter.com/ZEMirEpQDV

— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) July 4, 2017

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11:46 PM (IST), Jul 04:

Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi and I visited @yadvashem. We toured the Hall of Names and participated in a memorial ceremony. pic.twitter.com/BLG0KMD8M7

— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) July 4, 2017

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11:38 PM (IST), Jul 04: PM Modi: India is a fast growing economy and we are using technology and innovation for the progress of our nation

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11:38 PM (IST), Jul 04: PM Modi: We want to put in place a robust security partnership to respond to shared threats on our peace and prosperity.

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11:35 PM (IST), Jul 04: My visit to Israel celebrates the ancient bond between the communities across both our nations PM Modi

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11:35 PM (IST), Jul 04: PM Modi: Our ties with Jews in India go back a 1,000 years. They have always flourished in the country. We are proud of the Jewish sons and daughters in our country.

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11:32 PM (IST), Jul 04: PM Modi says he is grateful for the hospitality he received.

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11:32 PM (IST), Jul 04: PM Modi: The fullness of their (Israelis) warmth has evoked a feeling of home away from home.

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11:31 PM (IST), Jul 04: Netanyahu and PM Modi are making a joint press statement

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11:31 PM (IST), Jul 04: Netanyahu: Both our countries face common challenges like terrorism and we must stand together in this battle

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11:30 PM (IST), Jul 04: Netanyahu: Modi and I are tireless reformers

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09:40 PM (IST), Jul 04: New Israeli flower named after PM Modi Israeli Crysanthumun flower will now be called "MODI", in a special gesture to mark the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to the Jewish nation.

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09:02 PM(IST), Jul 04: Modi visits Yad Vashem, memorial to the victims of the Holocaust

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7:40PM(IST), Jul 04: PM Modi and Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu at the flower farm

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7:38PM (IST), Jul 04: PM Modi is visiting the Danziger Flower Farm

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7:15PM(IST), Jul 04: 'Aapka swaagat hai mere dost', says Netanyahu while welcoming PM Modi in Israel

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7:11PM(IST), Jul 04

Partners for peace and prosperity, partners for a better future for humanity...PM @netanyahu welcomes PM @narendramodi to Israel. pic.twitter.com/mZgl8pAqz2

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) 4 July 2017

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7:10 PM(IST), Jul 04

A progressive partnership in all these areas would shape the scope of my conversation with my friend PM Benjamin Netanyahu: #ModiInIsrael pic.twitter.com/MkIdJHU13p

— ANI (@ANI_news) 4 July 2017

6:50 PM: PM Modi: The people of Israel their nation on democratic principles. They have nurtured it with hard work, greed, and spirit of innovation.

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6:45 PM(IST), Jul 04: PM Modi: Based on our centuries-old bonds, our partnerships have maintained a strong and sustained upswing.

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6:45 PM(IST), Jul 04: PM Modi: I want to thank my friend, PM Netanyahu, for receiving me with so much warmth.

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6:35 PM(IST), Jul 04: PM Modi: It is my singular honor to be the first ever Indian PM to undertake this groundbreaking visit to Israel

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6:34 PM(IST), Jul 04: Netanyahu calls PM Modi a great world leader

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6:32 PM(IST), Jul 04: Netanyahu: It is said that in Silicon Valley in California, two languages are very common - Hindi and Hebrew.

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6:30 PM(IST), Jul 04: Netanyahu to PM: You told me that when it comes to India-Israel ties, the sky is the limit. But I think we have surpassed that with our space programmes.

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06:27 PM(IST), Jul 04: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is at the airport to accord red carpet welcome to PM Modi

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06:21 PM(IST), Jul 04: PM Modi has arrived in Israel

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06:21 PM(IST), Jul 04: According to officials, Israel has planned a "unique" welcome ceremony for Modi. PM Netanyahu will receive him at the airport in what analysts say is an honour accorded only to the Pope and the US President.

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06:20 PM(IST), Jul 04: PM Modi will arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport shortly.