India-Israel Investment Pact Comes Into Force
Bilateral Investment Agreement Aims to Boost Cross-Border Investments and Strengthen Economic Partnership
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 4th July: The Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between India and Israel came into force on Saturday, marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral economic ties and creating a secure and predictable investment environment.
The agreement, signed in New Delhi on September 8, 2025, provides a modern legal framework for promoting and protecting investments while preserving the sovereign right of both countries to pursue legitimate public policy objectives.
According to the government, the BIA offers robust protection for investors and investments while maintaining policy flexibility in line with evolving principles of international investment law.
The agreement is expected to encourage greater cross-border investment flows, enhance investor confidence and further deepen economic cooperation between India and Israel across key sectors.
India and Israel have witnessed growing strategic and economic engagement in recent years, with cooperation expanding across technology, innovation, agriculture, defence, water management and trade.
