“We have agreed to receive the Prime Minister of Israel for a short working visit to India. The dates and other details of the visit are still being worked out”, said Raveesh Kumar, MEA Spokesperson at a press conference.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to India for a short working visit whose details were being worked out. Sources said the visit could be just for a few hours.

“We have agreed to receive the prime minister of Israel for a short working visit to India. The dates and other details of the visit are still being worked out.”


MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, at a media briefing

On reports of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman planning to visit India, he said:

“We are still trying to work out the details of the visit. When the dates are finalised, details will be shared.”

MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, at a media briefing

To a separate question on India’s request to extradite absconding billionaire Mehul Choksi, who is accused of cheating state-run Punjab National Bank in alleged collusion with his nephew Nirav Modi, the MEA spokesperson said:

“We continue to reiterate our request for his extradition which is under the consideration of the Antigua and Barbuda government.”

MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar

Source: PTI