Dr. S Jaishankar Engages with Israel's FM Saar in Munich; Talks on Bilateral Relations and West Asia Dynamics
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Synopsis
On February 16, 2025, at the Munich Security Conference, India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar held discussions with Israel's Finance Minister Gideon Saar, focusing on bilateral ties and the current West Asia situation. Additionally, Jaishankar met Fiji's PM Sitiveni Rabuka, emphasizing the importance of their dialogue.
Key Takeaways
- Dr. S Jaishankar met Israel's FM Gideon Saar at #MSC2025.
- Discussions included bilateral relations and West Asia developments.
- Jaishankar also engaged with Fiji's PM Sitiveni Rabuka.
- Importance of humanitarian assistance highlighted.
- India-Israel partnership has grown since 1992.
Munich, Feb 16 ( IANS) At the Munich Security Conference 2025, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar had a meeting with Israel's Finance Minister Gideon Saar to deliberate on bilateral relations and the current situation in West Asia. “It was great to engage with FM Gideon Saar of Israel at #MSC2025. We exchanged perspectives regarding the ongoing developments in West Asia/Middle East and emphasized the strength and importance of our bilateral partnership,” EAM Jaishankar shared in a post on X.
Additionally, EAM Jaishankar met with Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, expressing how valuable it is to hear Rabuka's insights and opinions. The two leaders greeted each other warmly.
“It was an honor to meet PM & FM @slrabuka of Fiji this evening. I always appreciate his memories, perspectives, and insights,” Jaishankar mentioned on X.
Previously, in May 2023, Jaishankar and the former Foreign Minister of Israel, Eli Cohen, held discussions focusing on various aspects of collaboration, including connectivity, mobility, and academic and scientific research.
On the occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day in 2024, PM Benjamin Netanyahu reached out to Modi, conveying his warm wishes. The two leaders discussed the evolving conditions in West Asia, with PM Modi stressing the importance of de-escalating the situation.
He reiterated India's demand for the immediate release of all hostages and underscored the necessity for ongoing humanitarian support for those affected. The leaders also explored various dimensions of bilateral cooperation and methods to enhance the India-Israel Strategic Partnership.
Since the establishment of full diplomatic relations in 1992, the bilateral ties between India and Israel have flourished across economic, military, agricultural, and political realms.
