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Jaishankar Meets Netanyahu to Deepen India–Israel Ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between India and Israel. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation across a range of sectors, including technology, security, economic engagement and people-to-people ties.
Focus on Strategic and Economic Cooperation
During the discussions, Jaishankar conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and underlined India’s commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with Israel. Both sides reviewed progress in key areas such as defence collaboration, innovation, agriculture, water management and emerging technologies. The talks also explored ways to enhance trade and investment links, with emphasis on leveraging each other’s strengths in innovation-driven sectors.
Regional and Global Issues Discussed
The meeting also included an exchange of views on regional and global developments of mutual interest. Jaishankar reiterated India’s consistent position on stability in West Asia and the importance of dialogue and diplomacy. The two leaders acknowledged the value of close coordination between India and Israel in addressing shared security and economic challenges.
Broader Diplomatic Engagement
Jaishankar’s engagement with Netanyahu forms part of a broader diplomatic outreach aimed at reinforcing high-level political contacts between the two countries. India and Israel have steadily expanded cooperation since upgrading their relationship to a strategic partnership, with regular exchanges at ministerial and official levels.
The meeting reaffirmed the intent of both governments to further consolidate ties and pursue mutually beneficial cooperation in the coming years.
