Indian, Israeli premiers discuss Mideast situation, bilateral ties over phone

In a Thursday phone call, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu discussed bilateral ties and the situation in the Middle East, Anadolu reports. “The two leaders welcomed the sustained momentum in India-Israel relations and reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening the Special Strategic Partnership between the two countries,” said a statement by Modi’s office. New Delhi said the leaders also “exchanged views on recent developments” in the Middle East and “underscored the urgent need to restore peace and stability in the region. “ Modi reiterated India’s “call for dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward,” the statement said. READ: Israeli opposition leaders accuse Netanyahu of clinging to power at country’s expense “The two leaders agreed […]