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PM Modi, Netanyahu reaffirm India-Israel commitment on bilateral cooperation

Benjamin Netanyahu called PM Narendra Modi, and they exchanged views on the recent developments in West Asia.

PM Modi, Netanyahu reaffirm India-Israel commitment on bilateral cooperation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation on Thursday. The leaders spoke via phone to review progress on various aspects of the Special Strategic Partnership between India and Israel, which continues to grow. The two countries also discussed the current situation in West Asia, although the specifics were not disclosed by Modi.

The Indian government released a statement confirming that both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors for mutual benefit. Recent developments in West Asia were mentioned in the conversation, though the details were not provided. Modi had visited Israel two days prior to the conflict triggered by attacks by the US and Israel on Iran.

India has urged all parties involved in the conflict to return to dialogue and diplomacy to find a lasting solution and has backed the two-state solution.

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