Tel Aviv: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who arrived in Israel for a two-day visit, met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week, during which they discussed the deepening strategic partnership between the two countries.
Jaishankar’s visit came as preparations were underway for Netanyahu’s proposed trip to India. Netanyahu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke recently over the phone, after which the Israeli leader said the two would be “meeting very soon".
“Deeply appreciate the call on Prime Minister Israel @netanyahu in Jerusalem this evening. Extended warm wishes of PM @narendramodi. Discussed deepening cooperation in technology, economy, skills and talent, connectivity and security," Jaishankar wrote on X.
“Valued his perspectives on regional and global developments. Confident that our Strategic Partnership will grow from strength to strength," he added.
India, Israel share ‘Zero-Tolerance’ policy against terror
While addressing the press alongside his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar, Jaishankar condemned the terror attack during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, saying that India and Israel both have a policy of “zero tolerance" against terrorism. He also thanked Israel for its support of India in its fight against terrorism.
“Where India and Israel are concerned, we are both countries who have a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism. We appreciate your consistent support to our fight against terrorism and all its forms and manifestations," Jaishankar said.
