International
security
Now, India’s new government is executing a demonstrative closing of ranks
with Israel. Israel’s Defense Minister, Moshe Ya’alon, just became the first
holder of that office to visit India since the inception of diplomatic
relations more than two decades ago.
Both sides spoke of it as a historic event. The significance of the visit
fits in neatly with Narendra Modi’s broadbased efforts to readjust India’s
foreign policy priorities in an evolving international environment. India is in
the market for more defense goods and Israel is an important supplier.
The South Indian metropolis of Bengaluru was the first stop for Ya’alon and
his entourage, which consisted of numerous Israeli representatives of companies
involved in weapons manufacturing. The visitors attended Aero India, the most
important arms show in South Asia –- and a marketplace for gigantic deals.
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