Tel Aviv, Nov 4 (PTI) Israel views India as a "first-rate strategic partner" and is determined to continue enhancing cooperation in the fields of defence, technology and industry, a senior official said on Tuesday.

The remarks by Israel’s Ministry of Defence Director General Maj Gen (Res) Amir Baram came at the signing of a defence pact between Israel and India.

The pact facilitates the sharing of advanced technologies and promotes co-development and co-production of key weapon systems and military hardware.

"We view India as a first-rate strategic partner and are determined to continue deepening cooperation in the fields of defence, technology, and industry," Baram was quoted as saying in a statement by Israel's Ministry of Defence. "This strategic dialogue with India takes place at a

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