NEW DELHI (PTI): Chief of Air Staff BS Dhanoa on Monday began a four-day visit to Israel  with an aim to enhance cooperation between air forces of the two countries.

During the visit, Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa will also attend a conference themed 'air superiority as a bridge to regional stability' which is being organised as part of 70th anniversary celebrations of the Israel Air Force.

"The Chief of Air Staff is expected to meet and interact with Chiefs and senior Commanders of Air Forces from over 20 countries attending the event," the IAF said in a statement.

Defence ties between India and Israel have been on an upswing and air forces of both the countries have been enhancing cooperation over the years.

The IAF said participation of its chief in the conference would provide further impetus towards increasing defence cooperation with Israel.

"In addition to the professional interaction during the conference, the Chief of Air Staff will also be visiting bases of the Israel Air Force, monuments of Israeli military aviation and cultural heritage," the IAF said.