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Indian Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh to visit Israel tomorrow. Photo: Indian Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh/X

Indian Minister flies to Israel to boost blue food security — Here’s what’s planned

| @indiablooms | Jan 12, 2026, at 04:03 pm

Indian Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh will undertake an official visit to Israel from January 13–15 at the invitation of Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Avi Dichter, to participate in the Second Global Summit on Blue Food Security: Sea the Future, being held in Eilat.

The visit highlights the growing strategic and economic engagement between India and Israel and reflects the shared commitment of both countries to deepen bilateral cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture.

During his visit, Minister Singh will attend the Sea the Future Summit and is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his Israeli counterpart, Avi Dichter, as well as with ministers from other participating countries, according to an official statement.

The discussions are expected to focus on:

Strengthening bilateral cooperation through policy alignment and institutional partnerships

Promoting sustainable fisheries management and modern aquaculture technologies

Enhancing research, capacity building, and innovation linkages

Facilitating trade and investment through improved market access and standards

Advancing joint R&D in advanced aquaculture

Supporting the blue economy agenda, with emphasis on sustainability, climate resilience, and food security

Minister Singh will also meet CEOs of leading Israeli companies and startups in agriculture, fisheries, and aquaculture.

The programme includes visits to key institutions and innovation hubs, providing insights into Israel’s cutting-edge technological ecosystem in fisheries and aquaculture.

The visit is expected to further reinforce the longstanding partnership between India and Israel, strengthen collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture, and create new avenues for cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

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