What happened:
On January 15, 2026, a high-level Indian delegation led by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh concluded a visit to Israel to participate in the Second Global Summit on Blue Food Security: Sea the Future 2026 in Eilat. During the visit, India and Israel signed a Joint Ministerial Declaration of Intent to strengthen cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture, covering areas such as advanced aquaculture technologies, joint R&D, capacity building, sustainable fishing practices, and support for start-ups in the Blue Economy.
Why it matters to India:
The agreement strengthens India–Israel strategic cooperation in food security and the Blue Economy, enables access to Israeli technological expertise in aquaculture and water management, and supports sustainable livelihoods, innovation, and climate-resilient growth in India’s fisheries sector.