India And Israel- Partners

The visit of a top-level Israeli military delegation to India to discuss counter-terrorism and anti-infiltration strategies is welcome news.It is in India's geopolitical and strategic interest to establish a strong relationship with Israel. India and Israel have made rapid strides over the past few years in the defence arena and that has immensely benefited the Indian military.Israel has had years of experience countering terrorism and has done it remarkably well with dogged determination and resolve.This week is also, coincidentally, the 40th anniversary of the six-day war in which the 19 year old Israel crushed three Arab states led by Egypt, which was trying to threateningly corner the Jewish state.With infiltration attempts rising this year in J&K, the meeting with Israeli military officials will help in providing our military with greater insight in tackling this menace.India's association with Israel must not only be restricted to defence ties but should spread to the agricultural sector too since Israel has made admirable progress on that front and agriculture is in a state of crisis in certain parts of India.