ENA Global 2025-05-21 16:09:02 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, May 21 (KNN)</strong> In a major move to strengthen India-Israel relations and contribute to global policy discourse, CUTS International and Israels SIGNAL Group have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This long-term partnership will focus on regional cooperation, civilisational dialogue, and global collaboration.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The MoU was formally signed in a virtual ceremony by Pradeep S. Mehta, Secretary General of CUTS International, and Carice Witte, Executive Director of SIGNAL Group. The alliance marks a key moment in the evolving partnership between India and Israel.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">CUTS International, a globally respected policy research and advocacy group based in India, brings over four decades of experience in international trade, regulatory frameworks, and development.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">SIGNAL Group, Israels leading think tank on international strategic affairs, offers deep expertise in the Indo-Pacific, China, and U.S. foreign policy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This strategic collaboration aims to produce cutting-edge research, informed policy analysis, capacity-building programs, and high-level networking.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Focus areas include global trade, technology, investment policy, regional security, and strategic affairs&mdash;especially in the Indo-Pacific and Middle East, both vital to global power shifts.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to building bridges across cultures and geographies, said Mehta. Witte echoed the sentiment, stating, Together, we can promote nuanced understanding and practical cooperation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Rooted in the Indian principle of vasudhaiva kutumbakam&mdash;the world is one family&mdash;and the Jewish concept of achdut ha-kol&mdash;the unity of all things&mdash;the partnership signifies a fusion of civilisational values with strategic intent.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As CUTS and SIGNAL embark on this journey, they aim to foster peace, prosperity, and informed policymaking in a rapidly changing world.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 42161 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/global/cuts-international-and-israeli-thinktank-signal-group-forge-partnership-for-trade-strategic-affairs 2025-05-21 16:09:02 knnindia.co.in