Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu calls PM Modi to convey wishes on India's 71st Republic Day

Ahead of 71st Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call today from Prime Minister of Israel, his Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel's Prime Minister extended his warmest greetings to Prime Minister and citizens of India on eve of India's 71st Republic Day. 

READ | Republic Day 2020: What time is national flag hoisted on Republic Day?

PM Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu exchange New Year greetings

During ir telephonic interaction, Prime Ministers of both nations exchanged greetings and good wishes for Year 2020. PM Modi and PM Netanyahu emphasized significance of strategic partnership between two countries and expressed happiness at growth of cooperation in all spheres. Prime Minister Modi stressed significance of initiatives in areas of agriculture, water and start-ups.   leaders also spoke about  efforts to facilitate air connectivity between two nations. Global and regional matters of mutual interest remained to be some of or key points of discussion. Israeli and Indian Prime Minister also agreed to remain in touch, including in context of forthcoming initiatives and developmental plans for both regions. 

READ | Republic Day celebration in Bangalore: Witness first-ever pourakarmikas march

Republic Day 2020

71st Republic Day celebrations will see Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro as Chief Guest for Republic Day Parade. 71st Republic Day parade will have 22 tableaux - 16 from States and Union Territories and six from various ministries, depicting nation's rich cultural herit and ecomic progress will roll down Rajpath. government departments' tableaux will showcase reforms brought under schemes such as Startup India, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna and Jal Jeevan Mission.

READ | Here's what you will see during 90-minute-long Republic Day parade

READ | Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi