India enjoys close and friendly relations with both Iran and Israel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received a phone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu during which the two leaders discussed the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran.
According to a PMO statement Netanyahu briefed PM Modi on the latest developments.
PM Modi too conveyed New Delhi’s deep concern over the unfolding situation and stressed the need for “early restoration of peace and stability in the region.”
As missiles criss-cross Israel and Iran, Middle East is on the edge. India has expressed the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the region, according to the MEA.
India enjoys close and friendly relations with both countries, is “deeply concerned” about the rising tensions.
India and Iran share a millennia-long history of interactions.The contemporary relationship draws upon the strength of these historical and
civilisational ties, and continues to grow further marked by high-level exchanges, commercial and connectivity cooperation, cultural and robust people-to-people ties, according to MEA
India and Israel too are strategic partners with civilisational relations dating back more than two millennia.
The bilateral political ties are warm and forward-looking. India announced its recognition of Israel on September 17, 1950. Soon after, the Jewish Agency established an immigration office in Bombay (Mumbai), which was later converted into a Trade Office and, subsequently, a Consulate.
Regular embassies opened in 1992 when full diplomatic relations were established between the two countries. In 2022-23, the two countries jointly celebrated 30 years of the elevation of bilateral ties to full diplomatic, states the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv.
Israel on Friday carried out a “precise, preemptive strike” in Iran, claiming the attacks were aimed at disrupting Tehran’s nuclear capabilities in response to continued “aggression” from the country. Iran also fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for Israel’s surprise attack, according to reports.
