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H.E. Mr. Gideon Sa’ar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, paid a two-day visit to India. This is his first visit to India as Foreign Minister.

2. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in New Delhi today. The Ministers held productive and detailed discussions encompassing the entire spectrum of the India–Israel Strategic Partnership. They also reviewed the ongoing cooperation in domains including political, security, agriculture, trade and investment, defence and people-to-people ties, as well as critical and emerging technologies, semiconductors, cyber security and AI.

3. On the shared challenge of terrorism, both Ministers reaffirmed ensuring a global approach of zero-tolerance towards terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations.

4. FM Sa’ar shared Israel’s perspective and views on developments in West Asia and the Gulf. EAM expressed India’s support for the Gaza Peace Plan, welcomed the return of hostages and expressed hope that the Peace Plan paves way for a durable and lasting solution.

5. Both Ministers also discussed other global developments and furthering cooperation in multilateral fora. EAM and FM Sa’ar witnessed the exchange of Memorandum of Understanding on training between the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel.

6. During the visit, FM Sa’ar also held a meeting with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and paid a visit to the Haifa Chowk Memorial.

New Delhi
November 04, 2025