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Netanyahu calls Modi on West Asia and bilateral ties
Deccan Herald··8 Aug
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu telephoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 6 to review the India-Israel special strategic partnership and discuss recent West Asia developments. A PMO statement said both leaders reaffirmed commitment to deepen cooperation across sectors and agreed to remain in touch. The call came as regional conflict continued into a sixth month.
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What It Means For You
- Readers watching West Asia can note India and Israel held a leader-level call on regional developments and partnership progress.
- Businesses tracking bilateral deals can watch the investment agreement that came into force around the same week.
- Anyone following India's West Asia diplomacy can see New Delhi keeping direct channels with Israel amid the prolonged conflict.
What's Happening
- Netanyahu called Modi on August 6 to discuss West Asia and India-Israel ties.
- Both leaders reaffirmed plans to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors.
- They agreed to remain in regular contact as the regional situation evolves.
What Sat Behind The Call
- The West Asia conflict has continued for over five months without a lasting settlement.
- An India-Israel investment agreement entered into force the same week, aiming to support cross-border investment protections.
- Partnership areas commonly cited include defence, technology, agriculture, water and cybersecurity.
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