A Defence Ministry delegation from India, led by senior officials from the Department of Defence Production and comprising members of the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), visited Israel last month to explore avenues for joint business opportunities for global markets.

The delegation was met by India’s Deputy Chief of Commission in Israel Tshering W Sherpa who organised their itinerary. Whilst also in the country, the officials attended the opening session of the conference, entitled: India-Israel Cooperation: Opportunities for Global Markets, on 3 June. Sherpa also met with young, bright Indian entrepreneurs currently in Israel to participate in Startup Showcase event Mass Challenge Israel.