The issues figured in talks between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar that came as the two sides are looking at the possibility of a visit to India by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the next couple of months
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (right) with Israel’s Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa’ar in New Delhi on Tuesday. PIC/PTI
India and Israel on Tuesday explored ways to build a global approach of “zero tolerance” to combat terrorism and enhance cooperation in areas of trade, infrastructure and connectivity even as New Delhi hoped that the US-brokered Gaza peace plan will bring durable peace to the region.
The issues figured in talks between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar that came as the two sides are looking at the possibility of a visit to India by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the next couple of months.
Jaishankar said both India and Israel are facing the challenge of terrorism. “We have stood together in testing times. And we have created a relationship with a high degree of trust and of reliability. Our two nations face a particular challenge from terrorism,” he said. “It is essential that we work towards ensuring a global approach of zero-tolerance towards terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations.”
On his part Sa’ar, who is on a three-day trip to India, said Israel is confronting the “radical terror states” of Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Houthis in Yemen. “The eradication of Hamas’ terrorist state is at the heart of President (Donald) Trump’s plan. Hamas must be disarmed, Gaza must be demilitarised.We will not compromise on it,” he said.
In his remarks, Jaishankar, referring to the Gaza peace plan, said India has been following the developments with “very close attention”. The two foreign ministers also deliberated on ways to expand bilateral trade. “The recent conclusion of our bilateral investment agreement is a notable step in that direction. It is noteworthy that your ministerial colleagues dealing with agriculture, economy, tourism and finance have all visited us recently,” Jaishankar said.
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