Gary Fitleberg, December 9, 2004

Israel will sign an agreement with an Indian state to cooperate in high-tech, biotech and infrastructure, Trade Minister Ehud Olmert said.

Olmert made the announcement Tuesday regarding the state of Karnataka, whose capital, Bangalore, is one of the fastest-growing technology hubs in the world.

Some 500,000 people are employed in high-tech jobs in Bangalore, making it the second-largest global high-tech center in the world.

Olmert is heading a delegation of 100 Israeli businessman visiting India, the Jerusalem Post reported.

Gary Fitleberg is a Political Analyst specializing in International Relations with emphasis on Middle East affairs.

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