Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to satisfy “very quickly”, following a cordial and pleasant cellphone dialog, the Israeli PM’s workplace introduced on Wednesday (December 10).
In a publish on X, Netanyahu’s workplace stated, “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke a short time in the past with Indian Prime Minister @NarendraModi. On the finish of the nice and cozy and pleasant dialog, the 2 leaders agreed to satisfy very quickly.”
Throughout the name, PM Modi reviewed developments in West Asia with Netanyahu and reiterated India’s help for the early implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan. The Prime Minister’s Workplace (PMO) stated that the leaders “exchanged views on the scenario in West Asia” and Modi “reaffirmed India’s backing for efforts in direction of a simply and sturdy peace within the area, together with early implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan”.
Each leaders additionally expressed satisfaction over the continuing momentum within the India-Israel Strategic Partnership and reiterated their dedication to deepening these ties for mutual profit. They strongly condemned terrorism, emphasising their “zero-tolerance method to terrorism in all its varieties and manifestations”. The leaders agreed to stay in shut contact.
The dialog comes at a time when India and Israel proceed to focus on their shut strategic relationship, which spans defence, know-how, agriculture and intelligence cooperation.
Netanyahu had been contemplating a go to to India earlier than the tip of the yr, however the journey was postponed resulting from safety issues. His workplace clarified that groups from each international locations are already coordinating a brand new go to date, with the Israeli chief expressing “full confidence in India’s safety below PM Modi”.
The assertion described the bond between the 2 nations and their leaders as “very robust”.
Netanyahu final visited India in January 2018, marking solely the second go to by an Israeli prime minister to the nation. In latest months, he has repeatedly emphasised the closeness between India and Israel.
Following the Purple Fort blast, he provided condolences to India, calling each nations historic civilisations rooted in “everlasting truths”.
His workplace posted on X, “To our pricey pal Narendra Modi and to the courageous individuals of India: Sara and I, and the individuals of Israel, ship our deepest condolences to the households of the victims. Israel stands robust with you in sorrow and in energy on this time.”
It added, “India and Israel are historic civilisations that stand on everlasting truths. Terror might strike our cities, however it’ll by no means shake our souls. The sunshine of our nations will outshine the darkness of our enemies.”