New Delhi : India and Israel have taken a significant step towards strengthening trade facilitation and supply chain cooperation with the signing of a Joint Action Plan for phased negotiations of an Authorised Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement (AEO-MRA).
The agreement was signed on 8 July 2026 by Shri Yogendra Garg, Special Secretary, Government of India and Member (Customs), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), and Mr. Kfir Hen, Director General of Customs, Israel.
The strategic initiative aims to enhance cooperation between the customs authorities of both countries by establishing a framework for recognising trusted economic operators and promoting more efficient cross-border trade.
The proposed AEO Mutual Recognition Arrangement is expected to significantly strengthen supply chain security, reduce procedural barriers, and enable faster and smoother movement of goods between India and Israel.
The Joint Action Plan marks an important milestone in deepening bilateral economic engagement and reflects the shared commitment of both nations towards building secure, transparent, and trusted trade networks.
Through enhanced customs cooperation and improved trade facilitation mechanisms, the initiative is expected to create new opportunities for businesses while further strengthening the India-Israel economic partnership.