Jerusalem, 26 February (H.S.): In a heartwarming gesture of cross-cultural affinity, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stunned Indian counterpart Narendra Modi by donning traditional Indian attire—a cream kurta-pajama ensemble—for their private working dinner in Jerusalem, capping a day of historic milestones.

Netanyahu shared on X: Before our joint dinner, I surprised my friend Prime Minister Modi by wearing traditional Indian attire, accompanied by images of the duo radiating camaraderie amid the opulent setting, echoing Modi's signature style from airport welcomes where Sara Netanyahu's saffron outfit synced with his pocket square.

This sartorial nod followed Modi's pioneering Knesset address and Medal of the Knesset conferral, amplifying people-to-people bonds through visible symbolism.

The ensemble—reminiscent of the Modi jacket—underscored deepening ties, blending Netanyahu's personal flair with strategic dialogues on tech, defense, and trade pacts like IMEC and the Bilateral Investment Treaty.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar