Published: 6 January 2026NRI AffairsInternational
PM Modi Speaks with Israeli PM Netanyahu; Discusses Strategic Partnership Strengthening
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on January 7, 2026, to discuss ways to further strengthen the India-Israel strategic partnership. The conversation marked the first direct engagement between the two leaders in 2026.
The leaders discussed cooperation in defence technology, agriculture innovation, water management, and cybersecurity. India-Israel bilateral trade exceeded $10 billion in 2025, with defence being a key pillar. The two countries also explored expanding cooperation in AI, semiconductor manufacturing, and space technology. PM Modi reiterated India's commitment to a peaceful resolution of regional conflicts.
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Q: Prime Minister Modi held discussions with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in January 2026 on strengthening the India-Israel strategic partnership. Examine the key pillars of India-Israel bilateral cooperation.
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PM Modi spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on January 7, 2026, their first direct engagement of 2026, to strengthen the India-Israel strategic partnership. Discussions covered defence technology, agriculture innovation, water management, cybersecurity, AI, semiconductors and space technology. India-Israel bilateral trade exceeded USD 10 billion in 2025, defence being key.
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Frequently asked questions
What did PM Modi and Israeli PM Netanyahu discuss in their January 7, 2026 phone call?
**PM Narendra Modi** spoke with **Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu** on **January 7, 2026** to strengthen the **India-Israel strategic partnership**. Topics included cooperation in **defence technology**, **agriculture innovation**, **water management**, and **cybersecurity**. The two countries also explored expanding ties in **AI**, **semiconductor manufacturing**, and **space technology**. **India-Israel bilateral trade** exceeded **$10 billion in 2025**, with defence as a key pillar.
How much is India-Israel bilateral trade and what are the key areas of partnership between the two countries?
**India-Israel bilateral trade exceeded $10 billion in 2025**, with **defence** being a key pillar. During the **January 7, 2026 call between PM Modi and PM Netanyahu**, both countries discussed expanding cooperation in **defence technology**, **agriculture innovation**, **water management**, **cybersecurity**, **AI**, **semiconductor manufacturing**, and **space technology**. PM Modi reiterated India's commitment to a **peaceful resolution of regional conflicts**.
What areas of technology cooperation did India and Israel explore during the PM Modi-Netanyahu January 2026 call?
During the **January 7, 2026 phone call** between **PM Narendra Modi** and **Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu**, the two countries explored expanding cooperation in: **AI (Artificial Intelligence)**, **semiconductor manufacturing**, and **space technology** — in addition to the established pillars of **defence technology**, **agriculture innovation**, **water management**, and **cybersecurity**. **Bilateral trade** had exceeded **$10 billion in 2025**.
When was the first direct engagement between PM Modi and PM Netanyahu in 2026?
The **January 7, 2026 phone call** between **PM Narendra Modi** and **Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu** marked the **first direct engagement** between the two leaders in 2026. The call focused on strengthening the **India-Israel strategic partnership** across defence, agriculture, water management, cybersecurity, AI, semiconductor manufacturing, and space technology, building on bilateral trade that crossed **$10 billion in 2025**.
What is India's position on regional conflicts as stated by PM Modi in his conversation with Israeli PM Netanyahu?
In his **January 7, 2026 call** with **Israeli PM Netanyahu**, **PM Narendra Modi** reiterated **India's commitment to a peaceful resolution of regional conflicts**. The call primarily focused on strengthening the **India-Israel strategic partnership** in defence, agriculture, water management, cybersecurity, AI, and space technology. **India-Israel bilateral trade** exceeded **$10 billion in 2025**, with defence being a key pillar of the relationship.
