Modi in Israel: Significance of PM's trip explained in 5 points

PM Narendra Modi told an Israeli newspaper that his trip had its 'own significance'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Israel for a three-day visit starting today. This visit, the first by an Indian prime minister, will have issues like counter-terrorism, trade, especially the diamond industry, agriculture, water management, and defence cooperation on the agenda. 

India's relations with Israel are popularly seen to be driven by defence purchases on the part of the former. However, as reported earlier, this visit will be more than just a glorified defence procurement deal, with the two nations' prime ministers there to sign off on it. 

A whole host of topics are expected to be discussed. Here are five