Jaishankar Meets Netanyahu In Israel, Discusses Deepening Bilateral Strategic Partnership

Last Updated:December 17, 2025, 06:51 IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed the India-Israel Strategic Partnership during his two-day visit to the country.

EAM S Jaishankar with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. (X/@DrSJaishankar)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who arrived in Israel for a two-day visit, met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, during which they discussed the deepening strategic partnership between the two countries.

Jaishankar’s visit came as preparations were underway for Netanyahu’s proposed trip to India. Netanyahu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke recently over the phone, after which the Israeli leader said the two would be “meeting very soon".

“Deeply appreciate the call on Prime Minister Israel @netanyahu in Jerusalem this evening. Extended warm wishes of PM @narendramodi. Discussed deepening cooperation in technology, economy, skills and talent, connectivity and security," Jaishankar wrote on X.

“Valued his perspectives on regional and global developments. Confident that our Strategic Partnership will grow from strength to strength," he added.

Prior to this, Jaishankar met Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat and expressed confidence in the early conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries to further boost economic partnership.

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