Israel on Tuesday hailed India as the “future” and a “global superpower” as the Foreign Ministers of the two nations held strategic talks here, reinforcing a deepening partnership anchored in counter-terror cooperation and regional connectivity.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar — on his first visit to India — praised the country’s rapid economic rise and political weight, saying the friendship between the two nations must now evolve into a long-term, future-focused strategic alliance.

“India is the world’s largest democracy and the fastest-growing economy. India is a global superpower. Our nations already share a warm friendship… Our goal is to build a long-term strategic partnership,” Sa’ar said during the opening remarks of the bilateral meeting.

Recalling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s early support following the October 7 Hamas attack, the Israeli minister said New Delhi’s solidarity “will not be forgotten”.