New Delhi, Jan 7 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India and Israel will work to further strengthen their strategic partnership in the year ahead, as he held a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reaffirmed a shared determination to combat terrorism amid a volatile regional situation.
“Glad to speak with my friend, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and convey New Year greetings to him and the people of Israel,” PM Modi said in a post on X. “We discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Israel Strategic Partnership in the year ahead. We also exchanged views on the regional situation and reaffirmed our shared resolve to fight terrorism with greater determination,” he added.
The conversation comes at a time of heightened tensions in West Asia, with India closely monitoring developments that have implications for regional stability, energy security and the safety of Indian nationals in the region. Officials said the leaders reviewed the evolving security landscape and underscored the importance of coordination against terrorism.
India and Israel share robust ties across defence, counter-terrorism, intelligence cooperation, agriculture, water management, innovation and high technology. Defence and security cooperation remains a central pillar of the relationship, with Israel among India’s key partners in areas such as military technology and homeland security.
Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in 1992 and have expanded steadily, marked by high-level exchanges and growing people-to-people contacts. The partnership was elevated during Prime Minister Modi’s historic visit to Israel in 2017, the first by an Indian prime minister, and has since been characterised by close political engagement and practical collaboration.
The latest exchange, officials said, reflects the continuity of high-level dialogue between New Delhi and Tel Aviv and signals an intent to advance cooperation while jointly addressing shared security concerns in the coming year.
