Modi’s Israel visit: Balancing strategic ties amid West Bank tensions
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Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Israel to discuss cooperation in science and technology amidst India's recent UN alignment with over 100 countries criticizing Israel’s moves in the West Bank.
Background
India and Israel established diplomatic relations in 1992. The partnership covers defense, trade, technology, and labor mobility, with India maintaining a trade surplus with Israel since 2014-15.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia has maintained a trade surplus with Israel since the 2014-15 period.
- PostPrime Minister Narendra Modi visited Israel to discuss science and technology cooperation.
- FactIndia aligned with over 100 countries at the United Nations to criticize Israel's moves in the West Bank.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the complexities of India's 'multi-aligned' foreign policy in balancing strategic defense ties with Israel against its commitment to international norms and humanitarian concerns.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Diplomatic balancing: Navigating strategic defense-tech cooperation while addressing international pressure on West Bank actions
- Economic interdependence: Managing trade surplus and labor mobility amidst regional war-related disruptions
Keywords: Multi-alignment · Strategic autonomy · Bilateral trade surplus · Labor mobility · Geopolitical balancing
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