PM Modi receives call from Netanyahu, discusses West Asia tensions, bilateral ties

PM Modi and Netanyahu reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors for the mutual benefit of both countries.The two leaders also exchanged views on the recent developments in West Asia as regional tensions continue to remain in focus. (Photo: Reuters)Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a phone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, during which the two leaders reviewed the progress of the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on the latest developments in West Asia, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.According to the PMO, the conversation focused on strengthening bilateral ties as well as regional developments amid continuing tensions in West Asia. The PMO said PM Modi and Netanyahu reviewed the sustained progress made under the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation across a range of sectors."The two leaders reviewed sustained progress in India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the bilateral cooperation across various sectors for the mutual benefit of the two countries," the PMO said in a statement.India and Israel maintain close cooperation in areas including defence, agriculture, innovation, technology, water management, cybersecurity and trade. LEADERS EXCHANGE VIEWS ON WEST ASIAThe two leaders also discussed the evolving situation in West Asia and exchanged views on recent regional developments, according to the PMO.The phone conversation comes at a time when the region remains under close international watch amid ongoing security and diplomatic developments. While the PMO did not disclose further details of the discussion, it confirmed that PM Modi and Netanyahu shared their perspectives on the latest developments in West Asia.The PMO said the two leaders agreed to remain in contact."The two leaders agreed to remain in touch," the statement said.The latest conversation reflects continued high-level engagement between New Delhi and Tel Aviv as both countries seek to deepen their strategic partnership while closely monitoring developments in the wider West Asian region.- EndsPublished By: Prateek ChakrabortyPublished On: Aug 6, 2026 19:24 IST