In call with Bibi, PM Modi says urgent need to restore West Asia peace
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the urgent need for peace in West Asia. While Modi focused on regional stability, Netanyahu highlighted the shared commitment of India and Israel to combat terrorism and invited Modi to Israel's upcoming Independence Day celebrations.
Why it matters
The call underscores the complex balancing act India performs in maintaining strong ties with Israel while advocating for regional stability in West Asia.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed the urgent need for cessation of hostilities in West Asia in a phone conversation with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.The talks took place days before the Israeli general elections, the first since the Oct 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks and Israel’s military response. Netanyahu said he invited Modi to light the ceremonial torch alongside Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for Israel’s Independence Day celebrations next year.Machchhar, a pilot for flydubai, sustained injuries during an attack by the Omani co-pilot on a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight on Sept 30.
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