Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have overseen the signing of “a series of economic, security, and diplomatic agreements” during a press conference in Jerusalem on Thursday.

Memorandums of understanding in the fields of agriculture, geophysical exploration, heritage, science, education, economy, cyber, technology, security, and artificial intelligence were signed by their respective ministers and counterparts, as well as India’s Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh.

“We know that the meeting of minds and hearts that we had here will continue,” Netanyahu said during the conference.

Modi also said that India will soon give final shape to a mutually beneficial free trade agreement with Israel, and that the two countries will pursue joint development, production, and technology transfer in defense.

A memorial ceremony was held after the tour, during which Modi laid a wreath and placed a stone on the memorial to commemorate the victims lost in the Holocaust.

Modi posted on Twitter/X describing his visit to Yad Vashem and concluded it, “The Holocaust stands as one of humanity’s darkest chapters. It is an eternal reminder of the need to uphold humanity, dignity, and peace.”

Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday and praised the shared bond between Israel and India during a Knesset plenum address, outlining plans to strengthen relations by working together in innovation, technology, and economic advancement. 

“The friendship between Israel and India remains a source of strength in an uncertain world,” Modi said.

The speech marked the first time an Indian prime minister had ever addressed the Israeli parliament and was held shortly after Modi landed in the country for an official state visit. He was greeted with standing ovations from the audience.

Keshet Neev, Corinne Baum, James Genn, Fraidy Moser, and Reuters contributed to this report.