The two leaders reviewed the momentum in India-Israel ties, reaffirmed their Special Strategic Partnership and stressed the urgent need to restore regional peace through dialogue and diplomacy.
NEW DELHI, (Economy India): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a telephone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with the two leaders discussing recent developments in West Asia and emphasising the urgent need to restore peace and stability in the region.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Modi reiterated India’s position that dialogue and diplomacy remain the way forward amid continuing regional tensions.
The two leaders also welcomed the sustained momentum in India-Israel relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the countries’ Special Strategic Partnership.
Modi Reiterates India’s Call for Dialogue and Diplomacy
The telephone conversation focused on the evolving situation in West Asia and the importance of restoring regional peace and stability.
In its statement, the PMO said the leaders exchanged views on recent developments and underscored the urgent need for peace in the region. Modi reiterated India’s call for dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward.
In a post on X, Modi confirmed that he had received a call from Netanyahu and said the two leaders reviewed the progress of their bilateral relationship.
He also highlighted their shared commitment to strengthening the partnership while discussing the regional situation.
India and Israel Reaffirm Special Strategic Partnership
The conversation comes amid efforts by both countries to maintain momentum in their bilateral relationship.
India and Israel have expanded cooperation across areas including defence, technology, innovation and economic engagement. The two governments have also emphasised the strategic importance of their relationship.
During Modi’s state visit to Israel on February 25–26, the leaders agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a new level, described as the “Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity.”
The latest telephone conversation reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening this partnership.
India Highlights Regional Security and Middle East Stability
During his visit to Israel, Modi had said India’s security interests were linked to peace and stability in the Middle East. He had also expressed India’s support for the Gaza Peace Initiative.
New Delhi has consistently emphasised dialogue and diplomacy in addressing regional conflicts, while highlighting the importance of peace and stability for wider security and economic interests.
The latest exchange with Netanyahu provided another opportunity for the two leaders to discuss developments in West Asia and reiterate the need for regional stability.
Leaders Maintain Contact Amid Regional Tensions
Modi and Netanyahu have remained in contact during periods of heightened tensions in the region, including the US-Iran and Iran-related conflict referenced in the supplied report.
Their latest conversation underscores the continuing diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Tel Aviv as developments in West Asia remain a priority for both governments.
Netanyahu Praises Indian Pilot in Separate Call
Earlier this month, Netanyahu reportedly spoke with Indian pilot Smit Machchhar and described him as a “hero of the entire world” for foiling an alleged attempt by his co-pilot to crash an Israel-bound flight.
According to the supplied report, Captain Machchhar was attacked and seriously injured by his co-pilot in the cockpit of flydubai flight FZ1073 while the aircraft was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv last month.
The incident drew attention to the pilot’s actions and the circumstances surrounding the alleged attempt to crash the aircraft.
Diplomatic Engagement Continues
The latest Modi-Netanyahu conversation reflects the continuing engagement between India and Israel on bilateral cooperation and developments in West Asia.
While both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership, Modi reiterated India’s emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy as essential to restoring peace and stability in the region.
(Economy India)
