Tel Aviv, Nov. 23 -- Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal visited the Kadavumbagam Synagogue at the Israel Museum during his three-day trip, describing it as "a remarkable testament to the heritage and traditions of the Cochin Jewish community."

Goyal visited the Synagogue on Saturday and concluded his three-day trip, the first by an Indian Commerce Minister to Israel in two decades.

Earlier, Goyal said his November 20-22 visit had been "very successful," adding that both the Israeli government and industry showed strong interest in expanding cooperation with India. He noted that the two sides had finalised and signed the Terms of Reference for the proposed India-Israel free trade agreement, allowing formal negotiations to begin.

Goyal...