India and Israel have reaffirmed their commitment to ensure a global approach of zero tolerance towards terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations. The Ministry of External Affairs said this, after External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held talks with his Israeli counterparts, Gideon Sa’ar, in New Delhi, who is on a two-day visit to India.

The Ministry said both ministers held productive and detailed discussions encompassing the entire spectrum of the India-Israel Strategic Partnership. It added that they also reviewed the ongoing cooperation in domains including political, security, agriculture, trade and investment, Defence and people-to-people ties, as well as in critical and emerging technologies, semiconductors, cyber security and AI.

Mr Sa’ar also shared Israel’s perspective and views on developments in West Asia and the Gulf, while Dr Jaishankar expressed India’s support for the Gaza Peace Plan. Mr Jaishankar also welcomed the return of hostages and expressed hope that the Peace Plan paves the way for a durable and lasting solution. The MEA said both nations also exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding on training between the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel.