Modi and Netanyahu Call for Peace Amid West Asia Crisis

Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the West Asia crisis in a telephone call, reaffirming the India-Israel strategic partnership and emphasising the need for peace, stability, dialogue and diplomacy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation, to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia and reaffirm their commitment to strengthening the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership. Both leaders stressed the urgent need to restore peace and stability in the region, according to an official statement from India’s Prime Minister’s Office.

During the call, the two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral relations and welcomed the continued momentum in cooperation between their countries. They reaffirmed their shared intention to deepen the partnership across areas of mutual interest. Modi reiterated India’s position that dialogue and diplomacy remain the way forward for resolving conflicts and achieving lasting peace. Both leaders agreed to remain in contact.

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The conversation took place amid continuing tensions and conflicts across West Asia, a region of strategic importance to India because of its energy supplies, trade routes and large Indian diaspora. The developments have raised concerns about regional security and stability, reinforcing the importance of diplomatic engagement and efforts to prevent further escalation.

Netanyahu also invited Modi to participate in Israel’s upcoming Independence Day celebrations on May 14, 2027, by lighting a ceremonial torch alongside Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar. The invitation was extended during the telephone conversation, highlighting another aspect of engagement between the two leaders.

India and Israel elevated their bilateral relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity during Modi’s state visit to Israel in February 2026. The partnership covers defence and security, emerging technologies, cyber cooperation, agriculture, water management, healthcare, entrepreneurship and research and development. Both countries have also identified opportunities to expand trade, investment and regional connectivity.

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The latest conversation underscores the two governments’ intention to maintain close diplomatic contact while addressing regional developments. For India, balancing its strategic partnership with Israel with its longstanding emphasis on dialogue and regional stability remains an important element of its West Asia engagement. The leaders’ commitment to continued communication provides a channel for further consultations as the regional situation evolves.