India Ready To Host Israeli President

India is all set to host Israeli President Rueven Livlin in November. Currently, senior officials of the two countries hold talks on arrangements made by the South Asian country for Linlin's visit.

According to sources close to the Narendra Modi government in New Delhi, the Indian PM wants to discuss ways to strengthen security partnership with his 'key' West Asian partner. A senior Indian official has said that Prime Minister Modi will discuss bilateral ties in areas, ranging from defence and counter-terrorism to water resources, agriculture and start-ups, with the visiting Israeli president.

Although Jerusalem is yet to confirm President Livlin's visit to India, the Israeli government has hinted that the 76-year-old head of the state may visit several Indian cities during his short trip to the country. A couple of months ago, the Israeli president wished to visit...