Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh said he has received a formal invitation to visit Israel. This invitation, he said, came after a visit by Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) last week.“He wants me to visit Israel,” Singh said, adding that “we stand with Israel during these difficult times, as we share a strong relationship based on friendship, cooperation, and mutual respect”.Last Wednesday, Ambassador Azar had asked the corporation to participate in global tenders that would be issued, as there is a lot of post-war destruction in Israel.“Advertisements will be out for the opportunity,” said Singh, adding that interested individuals can contact the MCD or the Israeli embassy, where necessary certification will be required to prove credibility.According to officials, the advanced Israeli technology can be a good solution to assist in water management. “They also shared how they collect taxes through drones.”Officials at the Israeli embassy also said potential areas of collaboration were discussed. These included urban water management, park irrigation, water drainage, waste management, digital systems for tax collection, advanced construction surveillance, and cultural collaboration.“It was the first, initial meeting between the Mayor and the Ambassador. Hence, we are not yet at the stage of (signing) an MoU or (initiating a) pilot project,” the official added.Story continues below this adThe meeting, which went on for around an hour, was also attended by MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar, Deputy Mayor Jai Bhagwan Yadav, NDMC member Pravesh Sahib Singh, Standing Committee Vice-Chairperson Sundar Singh, additional commissioners, and other senior civic officials.“With Israel being a technologically advanced country, this kind of exchange of ideas and experiences will further strengthen the functioning of the corporation,” said Kumar.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Delhi MCD