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Modi, Netanyahu discuss West Asia and India-Israel cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Thursday about recent developments in West Asia, the Prime Minister’s Office said. They reviewed progress in the India-Israel…
The Story in Brief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Thursday about recent developments in West Asia, the Prime Minister’s Office said. They reviewed progress in the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed plans to strengthen cooperation across sectors for mutual benefit. The leaders agreed to remain in touch.
The call came as the conflict in West Asia entered its sixth month without a lasting resolution, according to the Times of India and Hindustan Times. Iran said it was in the final stages of drafting an agreement with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly one-fifth of global oil and natural gas shipments passed before the conflict.
The Indian Opinion
The call should not be sold either as a new alliance breakthrough or as evidence that India has taken sides in every West Asian dispute. The official account gives no details of a joint position, new agreement or security commitment. India’s practical interests are clear: protect trade, energy supplies and its partnerships while keeping channels open. The useful test is whether future statements produce action on cooperation or crisis management, rather than another broad pledge.
Sources (8): hindustantimes.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, livemint.com, indiatvnews.com, indiatoday.in, timesnownews.com, ndtv.com, news.abplive.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 8 sources.
