Speaking at the ‘Roundtable on Indo-Israel Cooperation in Defence & Homeland Security', organised by FICCI, Brig. Gen. (Retd) Mishel Ben Baruch, Director, SIBAT, Ministry of Defence, Israel, observed that the meeting was a historic event for India-Israel collaboration in Defence and Homeland Security, and an opportunity to find ways to enhance cooperation between India and Israel in these areas.

Referring to the address of the President of Israel, Brig Gen Baruch highlighted that Israel is committed for ‘Make in India and Make with India' in security domain. He underlined three core competencies of Israel to cope up with neighbours; spirit of people to be united, technological solutions to the problems and friendly countries like India, which also face same cross-border threats from un-friendly neighbourhood, just like Israel.

"We are willing to cooperate with India and transfer technologies through partnership with Indian companies. SIBAT and Ministry of Defence of Israel are committed for long term relationship with India," he said.

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