Israel President Reuven Rivlin, who arrived in New Delhi on an eight-day official visit to India, will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday the focus of which is likely to be on agricultural cooperation between the two sides.

India and Israel enjoy excellent relations marked by strong ties in the areas of economy and commerce, science and technology, research and innovation, culture and tourism, education etc.


During his visit from November 14-21, President Rivlin will be meeting his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee, who will also host a banquet in his honour. Later, Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will call on the visiting dignitary.

At 10 am, the visiting President will receive a Ceremonial Reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, and he will visit Rajghat 10:25 am for wreath laying at the Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.



The meeting between President Rivlin and Prime Minister Modi will take place at 11:30 am, at the Hyderabad House, which will be followed by the signing of agreements and press statement at 12:30 pm.