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Modi, Netanyahu discuss West Asia and India-Israel ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Thursday about developments in West Asia and progress in their Special Strategic Partnership, the Prime Minister’s Office said.…
The Story in Brief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Thursday about developments in West Asia and progress in their Special Strategic Partnership, the Prime Minister’s Office said. They reaffirmed plans to strengthen cooperation across sectors and agreed to remain in contact as tensions continue.
Modi said on X that the partnership was growing and that the leaders had exchanged views on the regional situation. The Times of India reports that the call came as Israel faces criticism over its military offensive in Gaza and that India’s ties with Israel have drawn opposition criticism. Cooperation includes defence, technology, agriculture, water management, trade and research.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that the call proves India has abandoned balance in West Asia are as sweeping as claims that closer defence ties require silence on civilian suffering. India maintains relations with Israel, Iran and Arab countries, while its interests include energy, trade routes and citizens in the region. The useful test is whether New Delhi can protect those interests while pressing for dialogue, with its position on future regional crises providing the evidence.
Sources (2): english.mathrubhumi.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
