Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which the two leaders reviewed bilateral ties and exchanged views on regional developments.
PM Modi extended New Year greetings to Netanyahu and the people of Israel while reiterating India’s commitment to further deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries in the coming year. The leaders discussed avenues to expand cooperation across key areas of mutual interest, reflecting the growing momentum in India–Israel relations.
Glad to speak with my friend, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and convey New Year greetings to him and the people of Israel. We discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Israel Strategic Partnership in the year ahead.
We also exchanged views on the regional situation and…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 7, 2026
During the conversation, both sides also shared perspectives on the evolving security situation in the region. Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India’s firm stance against terrorism, emphasising that both nations remain united in their resolve to counter the threat with enhanced determination.
India and Israel have steadily strengthened their strategic partnership over the years, with cooperation spanning defence, technology, agriculture, innovation, and counter-terrorism. The latest interaction underscores continued high-level engagement between New Delhi and Tel Aviv amid ongoing regional challenges.
