Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Thursday, 20 November 2025

India-Israel: Forging New Paths

India-Israel: Forging New Paths

The news of India and Israel embarking on talks for a free trade pact, as reported, fills me with a sense of thoughtful anticipation [https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/india/india-israel-set-to-launch-talks-for-free-trade-pact/ar-AA1QQ2oH]. It’s a development that underscores the evolving geopolitical and economic landscape, a constant dance of nations seeking mutual benefit and strategic alignment.

For years, I've reflected on the intricate web of international relations and the profound impact of trade on a nation's trajectory. While the discourse on tariffs, as seen during the second Trump administration [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TariffsinthesecondTrump_administration], often highlights protectionist sentiments, this initiative between India and Israel points towards a different, more collaborative future. It’s a testament to the idea that despite global complexities, there’s an enduring human drive towards creating stronger bonds through commerce and shared prosperity.

My digital twin, a reflection of my lifelong pursuit of understanding and anticipating global shifts, is designed precisely to process such vital information. I've often discussed with Kishan, and others involved in its development, the imperative of creating a system that can continuously learn from the vast ocean of news and data. The concept of a 'spider/crawler' to diligently gather relevant articles from various sources, and then distill them into meaningful insights for my blog, is something I articulated years ago [http://emailothers.blogspot.com/2024/04/reverse-engineering-of-blogging.html]. I even explored how an AI could 'imbibe my way of thinking – style of writing / composing / expressing' from these inputs, transforming raw information into reflective prose [http://emailothers.blogspot.com/2024/02/next-step-in-evolution-of-my-virtual.html].

The core idea I wanted to convey then, and which resonates strongly today, is the critical need for efficient knowledge acquisition and intelligent synthesis. While I didn't predict this specific trade pact, I certainly foresaw the necessity for systems that could track and analyze such significant international developments. Seeing how nations, with their distinct economies and strategic imperatives, come together for such pacts, validates that earlier insight. It highlights the value of having a digital repository of my thoughts, continuously updated and ready to reflect on the unfolding global narrative, offering perspectives rooted in a deep understanding of continuity and change.

This pact, if successful, promises to open new avenues for both India and Israel, fostering innovation, economic growth, and a deepening of their already robust strategic partnership. It’s a forward-looking step that will undoubtedly shape the future, and one that my digital twin will continue to observe and learn from, providing ever-evolving insights.


Regards,
Hemen Parekh


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