India and Israel leaders discuss West Asia partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation on Thursday, August 6, 2026, to discuss the ongoing situation in West Asia and review bilateral cooperation. The call, initiated by Netanyahu, focused on recent regional developments and the progress of the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the two leaders exchanged views on the current situation in West Asia and reviewed sustained progress in the strategic partnership. They reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors for mutual benefit and agreed to remain in contact as events unfold. Following the call, Prime Minister Modi stated on social media that the partnership continues to grow from strength to strength.

The discussion occurred against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions. Iran announced on Thursday that it is in the final stages of drafting an agreement with Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global shipping lane for energy supplies. Concurrently, two Israeli soldiers were reported killed in Lebanon. The broader conflict in the...