Tel Aviv, Nov. 23 -- Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said the Indian community in Israel and the Jewish community in India play a vital role in ensuring the growth of people-to-people ties between the two countries.

He said this while speaking to the Indian community in Jerusalem, and thanked the diaspora for helping keep the connection strong. Goyal's Israeli counterpart, Nir Barkat, also addressed the special gathering in Jerusalem.

"It was a pleasure to address the vibrant Indian community in Israel, alongside my counterpart @NirBarkat , at a special gathering in Jerusalem. Highlighted the strong bond between India and Israel and how the Indian community in Israel and the Jewish community in India play a vital ro...