New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, during which the two leaders assessed tremendous scope for expanding the already robust bilateral collaboration in areas like health technology, agricultural innovation, defence-cooperation and information technology.
The two leaders discussed the potential areas in which India and Israel could expand their cooperation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, including research and development efforts in the fields of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics, according to a statement issued by India’s External Affairs Ministry.
Modi and Netanyahu agreed to maintain the ongoing exchanges between expert teams of both countries, and also concurred that the fruits of such collaboration should be made available for the wider benefit of humanity.
The two Prime Ministers reviewed other important topics on the bilateral agenda, and agreed that the post-COVID world would create further avenues for mutually beneficial partnerships in many areas.
Both leaders agreed to remain in regular touch to share assessments and consult each other on the emerging opportunities and challenges in the changing global scenario.
Modi reiterated his warm congratulations for Netanyahu’s recent assumption of office, and expressed confidence that the India-Israel partnership would continue to flourish under PM Netanyahu’s leadership and guidance.
