India, Israel Natural High-Tech Partners: Ambassador Naor Gilon

Israel’s Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, highlighted the flourishing partnership in the high-tech sector between New Delhi and Tel Aviv, revealing that bilateral trade has exceeded the USD 10 billion mark. Gilon emphasized the natural synergy between the two countries, both embracing high technology as the future of their economies.

Initiating from an annual trade of USD 200 million when relations commenced, the trade has now surpassed USD 10 billion, marking significant growth. Gilon noted the considerable difference in population and size, with India being 140 to 150 times larger than Israel, but underlined the strength of Israel’s economy, particularly in the high-tech sector.

Gilon shared plans for the Centre of Excellence for Vegetables and Spices project, a crucial initiative in the Indo-Israel collaboration. Spanning 25.57 acres in Andhra Pradesh, the project aims to empower local farmers through knowledge-sharing and the adoption of modern farming techniques, particularly focused on vegetables.

The envoy underscored the significance of this initiative, with 32 active centers already established across 12 states in India and plans for an additional 14 centers in various fields. The goal is to create a collaborative environment where farmers can exchange ideas, learn new techniques, and benefit from advanced farming methods, ultimately enhancing agricultural practices and improving livelihoods.

Highlighting the historical depth of the Indo-Israel partnership since 1992, Gilon expressed satisfaction with the robust and healthy ties, expressing a shared commitment to further strengthen and expand collaboration, particularly in the high-tech sector.