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Modi, Netanyahu discuss defence, security over phone

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Feb 09, 2023, at 07:08 am

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday discussed over a phone call ways to strengthen the multifaceted bilateral friendship, and deepen the cooperation in defence and security.

The call lasted for around 20 minutes.

In a tweet, Prime Minister Modi said: “Spoke with PM @netanyahu and discussed ways to strengthen the multifaceted India-Israel friendship, deepen our focus on innovation partnership, and our ongoing cooperation in defence and security.”

Spoke with PM @netanyahu and discussed ways to strengthen the multifaceted India-Israel friendship, deepen our focus on innovation partnership, and our ongoing cooperation in defence and security.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 8, 2023

The office of the Israeli PM said: “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke this afternoon with Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi; the call lasted approximately 20 minutes.

“The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen the close and important relations between Israel and India."

“Prime Minister Netanyahu and @PMOIndia Modi expressed the mutual desire to deepen bilateral cooperation in high-tech, economic matters and security.”

PM Netanyahu in a tweet said: “Just spoke with Indian PM @narendramodi about ways to strengthen the close relationship between #Israel & #India. Together we'll advance security & economic relations, with a focus on high-tech. Exciting times ahead.”

Just spoke with Indian PM @narendramodi about ways to strengthen the close relationship between #Israel & #India. Together we'll advance security & economic relations, with a focus on high-tech. Exciting times ahead!
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) February 8, 2023

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