New Delhi, 04 July (H.S.): The Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between India and Israel came into force on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in strengthening economic ties between the two countries. The agreement was signed by the Governments of India and Israel in New Delhi on September 8, 2025.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Ministry of Finance said the Bilateral Investment Agreement, signed on September 8, 2025, has officially come into effect from July 4. The Ministry expressed confidence that the agreement would encourage greater cross-border investment and further deepen the economic partnership between India and Israel.

According to the Ministry, the BIA represents a landmark step towards strengthening bilateral economic relations by providing a secure, transparent and predictable investment environment. The agreement aims to promote and protect investments in both countries while facilitating increased cross-border investment and expanding economic cooperation.

The Ministry of Finance stated that the agreement offers robust protection for investments and investors while preserving adequate sovereign policy space to enable governments to pursue legitimate public policy objectives. It added that the agreement reflects modern principles of international investment law and evolving global jurisprudence.

The Ministry also informed that the complete text of the India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement is available on the website of the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar