GG News Bureau
Lucknow, 15th Oct. Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, met with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday to discuss strengthening ties between Israel and UP, particularly in the agricultural sector. During the meeting, Azar congratulated Adityanath for his efforts in making the state “more secure” and expressed gratitude for the chief minister’s support for Israel amid ongoing tensions in Gaza.
In a post on X, Adityanath highlighted the “deep bond” between Uttar Pradesh and Israel, calling the discussions with Azar “highly fruitful and meaningful.” The two leaders focused on utilizing technology and marketing strategies to enhance agricultural productivity, with Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi also participating in the talks.
Shahi noted the intention to expand the technical partnership between Israel and UP, particularly by connecting small farmers to existing centers of excellence supported by Israeli expertise. Currently, two such centers operate in Kannauj and Basti, with plans for two additional centers in Kaushambi and Chandauli.
Azar encouraged UP’s participation in the upcoming Agritech Exhibition scheduled for 2025 and expressed commitment to addressing the issues discussed during the meeting.
In a related note, as of July 2023, UP had sent 4,415 workers to Israel, the highest among Indian states, as recruitment drives were held in Lucknow to fill positions in the construction sector, which has faced labor shortages due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
