Fauda Creator Lior Raz Honors Meeting with PM Modi in Israel
Lior Raz, the acclaimed creator and star of the Netflix series 'Fauda', had a significant encounter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the latter's state visit to Israel on Friday. Raz described the meeting as a "huge honour" and expressed deep appreciation for Modi's unwavering support for the arts, including acting and production.
Praise for Indian Audience and Cultural Exchange
In an exclusive interview with ANI, Raz highlighted the massive Indian audience for 'Fauda' and recalled the series' Netflix premiere at the Goa Film Festival. He emphasized the importance of cultural ties, stating, "It was amazing, and it was a huge honour to meet the Prime Minister of India. Such a huge country, and we know that we have a lot of audience in India for our shows."
Raz further commended Modi's advocacy for the arts, noting, "To get this honour from your Prime Minister, for us, it is great to see how he supports acting, producing and art in your country. I think this is something that we should learn how to do in our country as well."
Future Collaborations and Strategic Partnerships
Expressing enthusiasm for future projects, Raz said, "We would love to collaborate again. My show Fauda's Netflix premiere was in Goa Film Festival, we would love to come back and do it again." This sentiment aligns with the broader context of Modi's visit, which aimed to strengthen bilateral relations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a historic two-day state visit to Israel, the first in nine years, by elevating the relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership. The visit resulted in the signing of 27 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements across various sectors, including innovation, cultural exchange, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, economic cooperation, diplomacy, and security.
Additionally, Modi announced that India and Israel are set to finalize a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA) soon. He also declared the establishment of a Critical and Emerging Technology Partnership to enhance collaboration in high-tech and innovation domains, further solidifying the ties between the two nations.
