PM Modi emphasised the need to de-escalate the situation as the two leaders discussed the prevailing situation in West Asia.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo: IANS)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received a telephone call from the Prime Minister of Israel, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu, conveying his warm wishes on the occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day.
The prime minister emphasised the need to de-escalate the situation as the two leaders discussed the prevailing situation in West Asia.
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Mr Modi reiterated India’s call for immediate release of all hostages and the need for continued humanitarian assistance for the affected. He called for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
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The two leaders also discussed various aspects of the bilateral cooperation and ways to further strengthen the India-Israel Strategic Partnership. The leaders agreed to remain in touch.
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