Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on January 7 with both leaders discussing ways to further strengthen the bilateral strategic partnership.
The two leaders also discussed the regional situation and reaffirmed their shared resolve to fight terrorism.
“They identified shared priorities to further strengthen the India-Israel Strategic Partnership in the year ahead, guided by shared democratic values, deep mutual trust and a forward-looking vision,” according to an official statement.
“They reiterated their zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reaffirmed their commitment to fight this menace,” it added.
“Glad to speak with my friend, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and convey New Year greetings to him and the people of Israel. We discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Israel Strategic Partnership in the year ahead,” PM Modi posted on X.
“We also exchanged views on the regional situation and reaffirmed our shared resolve to fight terrorism with greater determination,” he added.
On December 17, 2025, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Netanyahu in Jerusalem and conveyed warm wishes of PM Modi.
They discussed enhancing cooperation between India and Israel across several sectors, including technology, economy, skills and talent, connectivity and security.
In a post shared on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, “Deeply appreciate the call on Prime Minister Israel Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Extended warm wishes of PM Narendra Modi. Discussed deepening cooperation in technology, economy, skills and talent, connectivity and security. Valued his perspectives on regional and global developments. Confident that our Strategic Partnership will grow from strength to strength.”
Following the meeting, PM Netanyahu also posted on X, “… I met in my office in Jerusalem with India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr S Jaishankar.”
Jaishankar also met Israeli President Isaac Herzog, where the two sides reviewed the India-Israel strategic partnership and its continued advancement.
Taking to X, Jaishankar wrote, “Honoured to call on President Isaac Herzog of Israel today. Conveyed warm greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discussed our Strategic Partnership and its continued deepening. Reaffirmed India’s steadfast support for enduring peace in the region.”
Earlier on December 10, PM Modi received a telephone call from Netanyahu, and the two leaders exchanged views on the situation in West Asia.
