Indian president to make first visit to Israel later this month

Indian President Pranab Mukherjee will visit Israel later this month, sources said Sunday.

"President Mukherjee will be the first ever Indian head-of- state to visit Israel. During his visit, at least three pacts are likely to be inked between the two countries. The pacts are likely to be in the fields of water, energy and education," the sources said.

Meanwhile Israeli Ambassador to India Daniel Carmon has reportedly said that president's visit will be a "landmark" one during which both sides will try to expand cooperation in a range of areas.

"For many years, our relationship was held under the carpet. Now, they are more visible and open where each side brings to the table each other's advantages. We are so different, yet we are a combined force," he told the media in the national capital.

India is the Jewish state's largest buyer of military equipment, including missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. Endi