ENA Global 2025-11-25 16:15:55 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Nov 25 (KNN)</strong> Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a three-day visit to Israel from 20 22 November 2025, holding a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening the strategic and economic partnership between the two countries.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A key outcome of the discussions with Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat was the signing of the Terms of Reference for the India Israel Free Trade Agreement, paving the way for structured negotiations on a comprehensive and mutually beneficial trade pact. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Meetings with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich focused on opportunities for Indian companies in infrastructure and mining, while talks with Agriculture and Food Minister Security Avi Dichter. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">covered Israels food-security strategies, seed-improvement technologies and water-reuse practices.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Goyal addressed the India Israel Business Forum and the CEOs Forum, which saw significant industry participation and facilitated over 250 business-to-business meetings. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He highlighted Indias growing opportunities for Israeli companies across technology, agritech, water technologies, defence, fintech, pharmaceuticals, AI, quantum computing and space.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Minister also engaged with senior leadership of Israeli companies including Check Point, IDE Technologies, NTA and Netafim to explore cooperation in cybersecurity, desalination, wastewater management, metro systems and precision agriculture. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Goyal also interacted with the Indian business delegation, members of the Indian community, industry representatives and media from both countries. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">On the final day, Goyal briefed President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the outcomes of the Business Forum and CEOs Forum and discussed further enhancing cooperation in agriculture, water, defence, cybersecurity, science and technology and innovation. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The accompanying Indian business delegation undertook multiple site visits, including to the Peres Center, Check Point, Sheba Hospital and local agri-farm facilities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The visit reaffirmed the commitment of India and Israel to deepen economic engagement, expand technology-led partnerships and strengthen cooperation across strategically significant sectors, marking a forward step in the bilateral relationship.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 44192 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/global/india-israel-move-closer-to-finalising-fta 2025-11-25 16:15:55 knnindia.co.in