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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a high-level telephone conversation on Wednesday, using the interaction to reaffirm the accelerating momentum in the India-Israel strategic partnership and to underline their unified stance against terrorism.
The discussion added fresh diplomatic weight to one of the most consequential bilateral equations reshaping security cooperation, innovation ecosystems and geopolitical alignment across Asia and the Middle East.
Both leaders voiced deep satisfaction over the expanding scope of engagement between New Delhi and Jerusalem. They agreed that the bilateral relationship has entered a phase defined by sharper strategic convergence, rapid defence collaboration and an increasingly ambitious agenda spanning technology, energy, cybersecurity, agriculture and emerging global supply chains.
PM Modi underscored India’s commitment to advancing this partnership with even greater vigour, arguing that the two nations benefit when they convert their shared priorities into outcomes.
The conversation took a decisive turn as both leaders condemned terrorism unequivocally. They asserted that no form of terrorism is acceptable and reaffirmed their zero-tolerance doctrine.
PM Modi and PM Netanyahu stressed that countries fostering, funding, or shielding terror syndicates threaten global stability and must face accountability. Their coordinated messaging signalled a renewed diplomatic push to strengthen global counterterror frameworks at a time when several regions face escalating violence.
The leaders also engaged in a detailed exchange on the evolving security landscape in West Asia.
PM Netanyahu briefed PM Modi on current regional dynamics, including persistent tensions and humanitarian concerns.
Prime Minister Modi reiterated that India stands firmly for regional stability and supports all meaningful efforts aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace. He emphasised the importance of de-escalation and renewed his backing for the early implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan, calling it a necessary step toward restoring order and humanitarian equilibrium.
PM Modi highlighted India’s belief that sustainable peace requires dialogue, responsible state behaviour and robust international coordination. He assured PM Netanyahu that India would continue contributing constructively wherever its support is needed.
The conversation ended with both leaders agreeing to maintain close contact in the coming weeks. Their commitment reflects the depth of political trust shaping the bilateral relationship and signals further strategic initiatives in the pipeline.
With global power equations shifting rapidly, the India-Israel relationship appears poised to expand its strategic influence in the broader Indo-Pacific and Middle Eastern theatres.
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