NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday hailed the meeting with Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, where the two leaders discussed strengthening the strategic partnership and reaffirmed their commitment towards all forms and manifestations of terrorism.

The Israeli Foreign Minister is in India for a three-day visit.

The two leaders also exchanged an MoU on training between the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Israel’s Foreign Ministry.

In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar thanked Saar for briefing him on the Israeli perspective on developments in the region, the Gaza Peace Plan and efforts to build a durable and lasting solution.

“An excellent meeting with FM @gidonsaar of Israel today in New Delhi. Productive discussions on strengthening our strategic partnership across various domains. Reaffirmed our zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Appreciated FM Saar sharing the Israeli perspective on developments in the region, the Gaza Peace Plan and efforts to build a durable and lasting solution. Also exchanged views on cooperation in multilateral fora. And witnessed the exchange of MoU on training between the two Ministries,” he said.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s strong ties with Israel while expressing support for the latter’s security and stability during his meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in the national capital.

Highlighting the deep bilateral relations and shared values, Jaishankar stated that India and Israel have a longstanding strategic partnership. “Our shared interests have created a relationship with a high degree of trust and reliability,” he said.

Emphasizing shared concerns on global security, he stated, “Our two nations face a common threat from terrorism. We look towards ensuring a global approach of zero tolerance towards all its forms and manifestations.”

Speaking on growing partnerships, Jaishankar said, “Your visit allows us to assess possibilities for further deepening it. The recent conclusion of our Bilateral Investment Agreement is a notable step in that direction.”

He further noted, “It is noteworthy that while our bilateral relations stand strong in areas of defence, agriculture, economy, tourism and finance, we have also strengthened cooperation in science and technology.”

Jaishankar highlighted India’s development strides and the new opportunities it has developed in many new capabilities, especially in road and port systems. India has developed many new capabilities recently.

Jaishankar said, “In recent times, India has emerged as a very dynamic economy, and that interests every business that has visited us recently. Keen to explore opportunities in Israel, and we would certainly like to give that more attention.”

He also underlined the success of ongoing collaboration, stating, “We have a very strong record of cooperation in research and innovation. Taking that forward is very much in our mutual interest.”

On the broader strategic dialogue, Jaishankar said, “Given our strategic cooperation, an exchange of perspectives on the regional and global issues also holds interest. I look forward to that aspect of our discussions as well.”

The Israeli Foreign Minister arrived in India on Monday evening. (ANI)