Modi's Israel trip signals India's shifting foreign policy calculus
New Delhi
LOOKING for new agriculture technology as well as high-tech weapons to fuel his military modernisation programme, Narendra Modi is making a landmark trip to Israel, the first by a sitting Indian prime minister.
The visit, which began on Tuesday, is likely to focus on security and economic ties with Israel, which is becoming a significant defence partner as India seeks advanced weaponry after relying on Russia for most of its military technology.
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