Israeli FM Extends Warm Diwali Greetings to the People of India

Jerusalem: Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz extended warm greetings to the people of India on Diwali , stressing that his country shares the values of democracy, freedom, and a vision of a brighter future like India, in a post on X.

"My friend @DrSJaishankar, I wish you and the people of India a #HappyDiwali2024! Israel and India share the values of democracy, freedom, and a vision for a brighter future", Katz said in a post on social media platform X.

"May this Festival of Light bring us all joy, prosperity, and peace," the Israeli foreign minister added.  "Deepawali ki haardik shubhkamnayen," he further wrote in Hindi.

Academic institutions in Israel are all decked up for Diwali celebrations, as many Indian researchers make up a huge number of the international student community there.

Some 18-20,000 Indians working in Israel are also celebrating the festival of lights.