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Published 22:42 IST, January 29th 2020

Dr Subramanian Swamy calls Israel India's 'true friend', after visit to the embassy

Dr.Subramanian Swamy took to Twitter and wrote about his experience attending a reception at Israel embassy. He also called Israel to be India's 'True friend'

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With January 29 marking 28 years of the diplomatic friendship between India and Israel, Dr. Subramanian Swamy shared his experience of participating in a reception at the Israeli Embassy.

Taking to Twitter, Dr. Swamy called Israel to be India's 'True Friend' and wrote about his interaction with the Israeli diplomats who 'had nothing to complain or criticise India about.'

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22:42 IST, January 29th 2020