New Delhi, March 25 (NationPress) Israel lacks confidence in nations without diplomatic ties, according to Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar. This statement was made in response to inquiries regarding Israel's trust in Pakistan amidst the ongoing Iran conflict and associated diplomatic maneuvers.

During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Azar highlighted that Israel's stance is shaped by its own evaluations as well as those of its key allies.

"We will not place our trust in a nation with which we have no diplomatic relations. Our confidence rests in our judgment and that of the President of the United States," the ambassador remarked.

His comments surfaced as reports indicate that Pakistan has been in discussions with the US regarding the West Asia conflict and has proposed to facilitate peace talks involving relevant countries.

Despite its own tensions with Kabul, Islamabad is positioning itself as a potential mediator for dialogue, leveraging its connections with both Washington and Tehran, while also conducting military operations that affect civilians and infrastructure in Afghanistan.

When questioned about the US's alleged plans to invest in Balochistan, Pakistan, and whether this could influence India-Israel relations, Azar stated that it does not pertain to Israel, while reaffirming the strong collaboration between Israel and New Delhi.

"This matter does not involve us. We maintain extensive cooperation with India. Thanks to Prime Minister Modi's visit, we have been able to progress and finalize significant agreements in both the defense and other sectors," he noted.

During Modi's visit to Israel in February, both nations upgraded their bilateral relations to a special strategic partnership, culminating in the signing of over 16 agreements in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, defense, agriculture, and space cooperation.

India and Israel also reiterated their dedication to fortifying the global campaign against terrorism and expressed support for peace initiatives in Gaza.

Historically, Israel has provided robust diplomatic support to India following terror attacks. Following the Pahalgam assault in Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 tourists were killed by Pakistan-backed militants, Israel was among the first nations to express solidarity and support India's right to self-defense.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally reached out to Prime Minister Modi to condemn the attack and expressed solidarity, drawing parallels to the attacks in Israel on October 7. He affirmed that there should be no sanctuary for terrorists.

In the aftermath of the attack, India launched Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Azar has also stated on X that Israel endorses India's right to self-defense, asserting that "terrorists should understand that there is no refuge from their vile actions."

Netanyahu was among the first world leaders to vocally support India's response, emphasizing that every country has the inherent right to safeguard its citizens from external threats.