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India and Israel Sign Bilateral Investment Treaty, Strengthening Economic Ties
8 Sep
Summary
- India and Israel sign bilateral investment treaty
- Pact aims to promote investments between the two countries
- Both nations also negotiating a free trade agreement
On September 8, 2025, India and Israel have formalized a bilateral investment treaty (BIT) aimed at boosting investment flows between the two nations. The agreement was signed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her Israeli counterpart Bezalel Smotrich in New Delhi.
The signing of the BIT is a significant development as the two countries are also actively engaged in negotiations for a free trade agreement. During the period from April 2000 to June 2025, India has received $337.77 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) from Israel.
The BIT is expected to further promote investments and deepen the strategic partnership between India and Israel. The finance ministries of both countries have expressed optimism that the pact will help facilitate greater economic cooperation and growth in the years ahead.
