Israeli PM Netanyahu spoke to PM Modi amid tension in West Asia. He thanked for the support. PM Modi stressed on security of civilians, restoration of peace and ending military action soon.
New Delhi: Amid growing tension in West Asia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that he has spoken to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on phone. Netanyahu gave this information to the media while visiting an area of Israel that had suffered missile attacks from Iran. He described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his ‘great friend’. Netanyahu personally thanked PM Modi for standing with Israel and the Jewish people.
Netanyahu said that Israel likes the friendship of Indian people very much and has great respect for them. He further told that he had a long conversation with Narendra Modi and he is also discussing with other regional leaders. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also given information about this conversation on ‘X’ platform. He presented India’s main concerns to Netanyahu.
PM Modi appealed that in war-like situations, the lives of civilians should not be in danger and their safety should be given priority. India also stressed that there is a need to end military actions as soon as possible to restore peace in the area. Amid the deepening of the Israel-Iran conflict in West Asia, countries around the world are closely watching India’s stance as an influential global leader.