NEW DELHI – In a significant move to bolster economic and strategic cooperation, Israel and India signed a landmark Bilateral Investment Agreement on September 10, 2025. The deal was finalized by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and his Indian counterpart, Nirmala Sitharaman, concluding Smotrich’s three-day visit to the Indian capital.
The agreement is designed to deepen investment flows between the two nations, with a sharp focus on key sectors including technology, defense manufacturing, and infrastructure development. The pact is seen as a major boost to India’s “Make in India” initiative, which aims to position the country as a global hub for manufacturing and innovation.
During the signing ceremony, Minister Smotrich framed the partnership within a broader geopolitical context, drawing parallels between the two countries’ security challenges. “India and Israel are fighting a war of good against evil. It is the same war here and in Israel,” he stated, characterizing the alliance as a united stand against terrorism.
The agreement has ignited a polarized response on social media platforms. While many have celebrated the strengthening of ties between the two democracies, others have criticized the partnership as controversial, citing ongoing global conflicts and the political backgrounds of the leaders involved.
