Netanyahu Calls Modi to Discuss West Asia
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the latest developments in West Asia and review progress in the India-Israel strategic partnership. The two leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.
Modi and Netanyahu Discuss West Asia
During the telephone conversation, Modi and Netanyahu exchanged views on recent developments across West Asia, where tensions remain high due to ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Iran and other regional actors.
The discussion came amid continued diplomatic activity aimed at containing regional instability and protecting commercial shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.
Both leaders agreed to remain in contact as the regional situation continues to evolve.
India-Israel Strategic Partnership Reviewed
Modi and Netanyahu also reviewed progress under the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership.
India and Israel cooperate in several areas, including defence, agriculture, water management, technology, innovation, cybersecurity and trade.
The two leaders reaffirmed their intention to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest and strengthen the broader relationship between the two countries.
India Monitors West Asia Crisis
India has maintained regular diplomatic engagement with countries across West Asia as regional tensions have intensified.
The region is important to India because of energy supplies, trade routes and the large Indian community living and working across Gulf and Middle Eastern countries.
New Delhi has also closely monitored disruptions to maritime traffic and their potential impact on global energy prices and international trade.
The Modi-Netanyahu conversation reflects continuing high-level engagement between India and Israel amid rapidly changing geopolitical conditions in West Asia.
