New Delhi, Jan 7 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a telephonic discussion with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, focusing on avenues to further bolster the bilateral strategic partnership.

The leaders also addressed the current regional dynamics and reiterated their united stance against terrorism.

"I was pleased to converse with my friend, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and extend New Year wishes to him and the citizens of Israel. We explored methods to enhance the India-Israel Strategic Partnership in the upcoming year," PM Modi shared on X.

"We also exchanged thoughts on the regional climate and reaffirmed our commitment to combat terrorism with increased resolve," he added.

On December 17, 2025, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met with Netanyahu in Jerusalem, delivering warm regards from PM Modi.

They deliberated on improving collaboration between India and Israel across various sectors, such as technology, economy, skills, talent, connectivity, and security.

In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar expressed, “I greatly valued the call with Prime Minister Israel Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem this evening. I conveyed warm wishes from PM Narendra Modi. We discussed deepening cooperation in technology, economy, skills, talent, connectivity, and security. I appreciated his insights on regional and global matters. I am confident that our Strategic Partnership will continue to strengthen.”

Following the meeting, PM Netanyahu also shared on X, “This evening, I met in my office in Jerusalem with India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr S Jaishankar.”

EAM Jaishankar also had a meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, where they reviewed the India-Israel strategic partnership and its ongoing progress.

On X, Jaishankar wrote, “I was honored to meet President Isaac Herzog of Israel today. I conveyed warm greetings from President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi. We discussed our Strategic Partnership and its continuous deepening. I reaffirmed India’s enduring support for lasting peace in the region.”

Previously, on December 10, PM Modi received a call from Netanyahu, where both leaders exchanged viewpoints on the West Asia situation.

During their talks, both leaders focused on strengthening the India-Israel Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their zero-tolerance stance against terrorism.

According to a press release from the Prime Minister’s office, “PM Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to efforts aimed at achieving a just and lasting peace in the region.”

Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the ongoing momentum in the India-Israel Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to further enhancing these ties for mutual benefit.

“The two leaders firmly condemned terrorism and reiterated their zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism in all its manifestations,” noted the PMO.

“They also shared views on the West Asia situation. PM Modi reaffirmed India’s support for efforts aimed at a just and lasting peace in the region, which includes the prompt implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan,” it concluded.