Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu right now had a phone interplay the place the 2 leaders mentioned key points together with the Hamas-Israel struggle and the protection of maritime visitors. The Prime Minister’s workplace mentioned in a press release that Netanyahu referred to as PM Modi right now.
Taking to X, PM Modi shared his dialog with Netanyahu saying, “Had a productive alternate of views with PM @netanyahu on the continued Israel-Hamas battle, together with shared issues on the protection of maritime visitors. Highlighted India’s constant stand in favour of early restoration of peace & stability within the area with continued humanitarian help for the affected.”
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi acquired a phone name right now from the Prime Minister of Israel, H.E. Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu. PM Netanyahu briefed the Prime Minister on the current developments within the ongoing Israel-Hamas battle. The 2 leaders shared issues relating to the protection of maritime visitors,” mentioned the PMO.
Had a productive alternate of views with PM @netanyahu on the continued Israel-Hamas battle, together with shared issues on the protection of maritime visitors. Highlighted India’s constant stand in favour of early restoration of peace & stability within the area with continued…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 19, 2023
It additionally mentioned, “Prime Minister reiterated the necessity for continued humanitarian help for the affected inhabitants and emphasised an early and peaceable decision of the battle, together with the discharge of all hostages, by dialogue and diplomacy. The 2 leaders agreed to stay in contact.”
The Israeli Prime Minister’s Workplace additionally issued a press release. “The 2 leaders spoke in regards to the significance of safeguarding the free transport within the Bab el-Mandeb Strait that’s threatened by the Houthis on the behest of Iran, and the worldwide curiosity in stopping hurt to worldwide commerce, together with the economies of Israel and India,” it mentioned.
Whereas the Hamas and Israel struggle are but to finish regardless of coming into the third month, international locations throughout the globe are additionally involved with Yemen’s Houthi rebels who’ve been attacking/hijacking cargo vessels within the Pink Sea, disrupting maritime commerce and inflicting freight firms to keep away from the world.
