- Speaker thanked India for respecting the Jews, their culture and tradition for centuries.
- Direct flights between Tel Aviv and Mumbai to be started soon.
By Mewati Sitaram
The Speaker of the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) Amir Ohana accompanied by a high-level Parliamentary delegation of Israel, called on The Governor of Maharashtra Ramesh Bais on 4th April, 2023 at his official residence, Malabar Hill in Mumbai.
The Israeli speaker and Governor spoke in length on various subjects in a cordial manner. While speaking with the Governor, the speaker referred to the strong bonds of relations existing between India and Israel and emphasised that both countries would benefit if they combined their powers wisely. The speaker also apprised the governor that apart from Defence and Agriculture, Israel is assisting India in water conservation. He highlighted that India is the only country where the country has appointed a Water Attache. He further elaborated that Israel is assisting India in the implementation of the Desalination Project in Mumbai and also in the Marathwada Water Grid Project.
The Speaker informed the Governor that he also held meetings with the President of India, Vice President, Minister of External Affairs and Lok Sabha Speaker, before coming to India. He also said that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Knesset and Indian Parliament on sharing of knowledge and strengthening of relations.
Governor with speaker (Center) Lto R CG Kobbi Shoshani, Ambassador Naor Gilon & Israeli MP’s
The Speaker Amir Ohana brought it to the notice of the Governor that Israeli company Amdocs is employing a staggering 12000 people at its office in Pune. He informed the Governor that direct flights between Tel Aviv and Mumbai to be started soon which will bring the people of both countries closer to each other. He further informed that Israel is keen on making a film in association with the Indian Bollywood film industry.
The Speaker Amir Ohana also informed the Governor that his delegation visited the Taj Mahal Hotel, Chabad House and other places attacked by the terrorists. He assured that Israel will work with India to bring the perpetrators of terrorism to justice.
In his thanks giving speech, the Speaker thanked India for respecting the Jews, their culture and tradition for hundreds of years.
The Governor of Maharashtra Ramesh Bais, welcoming the Israeli Speaker and his delegation said that India has high admiration for Israel for its cooperation in agriculture, defence and irrigation.
to Maharashtra, the Governor said India has high admiration for Israel for its cooperation in agriculture, defence and irrigation. He echoed efforts to promote cooperation between Maharashtra and Israel at the University level.
Member of Parliament Michale Mordechai Biton, Parliamentarian Amit Halevy, Ambassador of Israel to India Naor Gilon and Consul General of Israel in Mumbai Kobbi Shoshani were among those present.
Editor in Chief : Mewati SItaram
