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Visiting Israeli Minister of Economy Nir Barkat has called for more Indian investors in Israel and mentioned that the acquirement of the strategic Israeli port

Israel Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat said that he is inspired by the opportunity of collaborating between the economies of Israel and India.

New Delhi: Visiting Israeli Minister of Economy Nir Barkat on Tuesday called for more Indian investors in Israel

New Delhi, April 19: Israels Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat said that he is inspired by the opportunity of collaborating between the economies of Israel and India.

During India visit Barkat, who has served as mayor of Jerusalem in the past, will hold a meeting with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and travel to Mumbai as well.

India has a lot to offer to the world and Israel will propose to expand the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Delhi, Israels Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat said during the India Israel Business Forum organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

India was particularly important for Israel, Nir Barkat said, Jews, for the last 2,000 years have felt welcomed here. His daughter, he added, had met her husband in India., India News, Times Now

Replying to a media query over FTA between India and Israel, Barkat said, "I'm going to be discussing it with the ministers today."

The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Israel and India should be as comprehensive as possible. Israel's Minister of Economy and Industry MK Nir | BLiTZ

Speaking on India-Israel relations, Barkat, who is visiting India, said Israelis feel safe and secure living and doing business in India. "Israelis love Indians and Indians love Israelis. We always felt safe and secure living and doing business in India," he said.