Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, reaffirming the shared commitment of both countries to further strengthen the India-Israel strategic partnership. The discussion took place as the two leaders exchanged New Year greetings and discussed the progress of bilateral cooperation across key sectors.
According to official statements, the conversation focused on deepening strategic ties and enhancing cooperation in the areas of mutual interest such as defence, security, technology, innovation, agriculture, and trade. Prime Minister Modi conveyed his greetings to Prime Minister Netanyahu and the people of Israel, reiterating India’s emphasis on its close and friendly relations with Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu, in turn, expressed appreciation for the growing partnership between the two countries and described the dialogue as constructive.
A key element of the talks was the shared endeavour to combat terrorism. Both leaders reaffirmed their firm commitment to fighting terrorism in all its forms and underlined the significance of sustained cooperation in addressing common security challenges. The leaders emphasised a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism and agreed on the need for continued coordination in this area.
The two Prime Ministers also exchanged views on the prevailing regional and global situation. Discussions included developments in West Asia and issues of shared concern, reflecting the ongoing strategic dialogue between India and Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu briefed Prime Minister Modi on recent regional developments, while Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s support for efforts aimed at promoting stability and peace in the region.
The conversation highlighted the steady expansion of India-Israel relations in recent years. Both sides noted with satisfaction the progress achieved under the framework of the strategic partnership and expressed interest in further strengthening bilateral engagement in the coming period. The leaders agreed to maintain close contact and continue high-level exchanges to advance their shared priorities.
Prime Minister Modi, on X (formerly Twitter), described the interaction as positive and forward-looking, noting discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing common challenges. The exchange reflects the regular high-level engagement maintained by the two countries as part of their diplomatic engagement.
This interaction marks one of the first high-level engagements between the two leaders in the new year and builds on a series of previous conversations to review bilateral ties and regional developments. India and Israel have maintained close cooperation across multiple domains, with both governments viewing the relationship as an important component of their respective foreign policy frameworks.
The talks underscore the continued momentum in India-Israel relations and the shared intent of both leaderships to further consolidate their strategic partnership through sustained dialogue and cooperation.
