New Delhi/Israel: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call on December 19 from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.
They discussed advancing the arrival of foreign workers from India to the State of Israel.
They also discussed the importance of securing freedom of navigation in the Bab-el-Mandeb, which is threatened by the aggression of the Houthis, instigated by Iran, and the global interest in preventing attacks on the global economy and trade, as well as the Indian and Israeli economies.
The two leaders also shared concerns regarding the safety of maritime traffic.
PM Netanyahu briefed Prime Minister Modi on the recent developments in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took X to post:
"Had a productive exchange of views with PM @netanyahu on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, including shared concerns on the safety of maritime traffic. Highlighted India’s consistent stand in favour of early restoration of peace & stability in the region with continued humanitarian assistance for the affected."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the need for continued humanitarian aid for the affected population and emphasized an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict, including the release of all hostages, through dialogue and diplomacy.
"The two leaders agreed to remain in touch", Prime Minister's Office of India said in the statement on December 19.
The Office of the Prime Minister of Israel wrote on X:
"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke today with Indian Prime Minister @NarendraModi. The two leaders discussed the importance of securing freedom of navigation in the Bab-el-Mandeb, which is threatened by the aggression of the Houthis, instigated by Iran. They also discussed the global interest in preventing attacks on the global economy and trade, as well as the Indian and Israeli economies. Indian Prime Minister Modi noted that freedom of navigation is an essential global necessity that must be ensured. The two leaders also discussed advancing the arrival of foreign workers from India to the State of Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked Indian Prime Minister Modi for India's support of Israel's just war to eliminate the Hamas terrorist organization."
The Israeli Prime Minister's Office also wrote on Facebook Page:
"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today, spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders discussed the importance of securing freedom of navigation in the Bab-el-Mandeb, which is threatened by the aggression of the Houthis, instigated by Iran, and the global interest in preventing attacks on the global economy and trade, as well as the Indian and Israeli economies. Indian Prime Minister Modi noted that freedom of navigation is an essential global necessity that must be ensured. The leaders also discussed advancing the arrival of foreign workers from India to the State of Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked Indian Prime Minister Modi for India's support of Israel's just war to eliminate the Hamas terrorist organization."
The Prime Minister's of Israel issued Press Release about two Prime Ministers' conversation on December 19:
"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today, spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The two leaders discussed the importance of securing freedom of navigation in the Bab-el-Mandeb, which is threatened by the
aggression of the Houthis, instigated by Iran, and the global interest in preventing attacks on the global economy and trade,
as well as the Indian and Israeli economies.
Indian Prime Minister Modi noted that freedom of navigation is an essential global necessity that must be ensured.
The leaders also discussed advancing the arrival of foreign workers from India to the State of Israel.
Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked Indian Prime Minister Modi for India's support of Israel's just war to eliminate the Hamas terrorist organization."
The Prime Minister's of India also issued Press Release about two Prime Ministers Modi and Netanyahu's conversation on December 19:
"Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a telephone call today from the Prime Minister of Israel, H.E. Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu.
PM Netanyahu briefed Prime Minister on the recent developments in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
The two leaders shared concerns regarding the safety of maritime traffic.
Prime Minister reiterated the need for continued humanitarian aid for the affected population and emphasized an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict, including the release of all hostages, through dialogue and diplomacy.
The two leaders agreed to remain in touch."