Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Israel on December 16, where he is scheduled to hold talks with Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar . Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar welcomed Jaishanar upon his arrival to the country. “Welcome to Israel, Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar!,” Azar posted on X.
Jaishankar extended warm wishes to his Israeli counterpart Sa’ar and the people of Israel on Hanukkah. While extending wishes to people of Israel on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, “Warmest wishes to FM Gideon Sa’ar, friends in Israel and all those celebrating Hanukkah around the world. May the Festival of Lights bring peace, hope, and joy to all. Chag Sameach!”
In response to his wishes, Gideon Sa’ar, in a post on X, wrote, “Thank you, dear friend!” Earlier, Jaishankar had condemned the terrorist attack targetting the Jewish community celebrating Hanukkah in Australia’s Sydney. “Condemn in the strongest terms the terror attack on Hanukkah celebrations in Bondi beach, Australia. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families,” Jaishankar posted on X.
