India’s Foreign Minister Dr. S Jaishankar met Israeli Finance Minister Gidon Sar on the occasion of ‘Munich Suraksha Sammelan 2025’. Bilateral relations between the two leaders and the current situation in West Asia were discussed. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said in a post on X, “Munich Suraksha Sammelan was very good to meet the Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Sar Underlined the strength and importance of. ”
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar also met Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. He said that it is always nice to hear Rabuka’s thoughts and insight. The two leaders shook hands and greeted each other warmly. Jaishankar said in a post on X that it is a matter of honor to meet Fiji’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. It is always nice to hear his memories, thoughts and insights. “
Earlier in May 2023, S. Jaishankar and the then Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen had bilateral talks, in which he discussed various aspects of cooperation including connectivity, mobility, educational and scientific research. In 2024, on the occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and gave her heartfelt greetings. The two leaders discussed the emerging situation in West Asia. During the telephone conversation, PM Modi emphasized the need to reduce stress.
He reiterated India’s call for the immediate release of all the hostages and the need for continuous humanitarian aid for the affected. The two leaders also discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation and ways to further strengthen the Indo-Israel strategic partnership.