Narendra Modi, the right-wing, pro-Hindu nationalist Indian politician and chief of the conservative Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the man who polls suggest will become the next prime minister of the worlds most populous democracy, has long courted political and trade links with the state of Israel. Modis ties to Israel, which BJP officials strongly endorse, has turned into a financial bonanza for the western Indian province of Gujarat, where he has served as chief minister for the past 13 years. One of the wealthiest and most industrialized states in India, Gujarat serves as a kind of crown jewel of Modis campaign, which calls for a resurgence of the nations overall moribund economy. Under Modis leadership and encouragement, Israel has poured billions of dollars of investment into Gujarat. Officials from both Gujarat and Israel have visited each other over the past few years to deepen trade and economic links. Ongoing mutual endeavors include projects in industrial research and development, solar and thermal power, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, water recycling and water desalination plants.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:31:05 +0000
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