Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, concluded a productive visit to Israel (20–22 November 2025), during which he held a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening the India–Israel strategic and economic partnership.

The visit included bilateral meetings with Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Mr. Nir Barkat; Minister of Finance, Mr. Bezalel Smotrich; Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Avi Dichter and calls on President of the State of Israel, H.E. Mr. Isaac Herzog and the Prime Minister of Israel, H.E. Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu.

Discussions with Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Mr. Nir Barkat covered discussions on FTA. A key highlight was the signing of the Terms of Reference for the India–Israel Free Trade Agreement, marking an important step toward structured negotiations for a balanced and mutually beneficial outcome.

Discussions with Israel’s Minister of Finance, Mr. Bezalel Smotrich covered the opportunities for Indian companies in the fields of infrastructure, mining and the opportunities for the Indian workers in Israel.

Discussions with Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Avi Dichter, covered Israel’s long-term food-security strategy, seed-improvement technologies, and leadership in agricultural water-reuse.