Overview
- Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar said both sides adopted a joint and ambitious work plan for 2026 covering political, security, economic, cyber, agriculture, water and cultural cooperation.
- S. Jaishankar met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog and FM Sa’ar, discussing deeper ties in technology, the economy, connectivity, skills and security.
- Jaishankar condemned the Bondi Beach shooting and reiterated a shared zero‑tolerance policy on terrorism, noting at least 15 dead and around 40 injured, with the attackers identified as Sajid Akram and his son Naveed Akram.
- He voiced India’s support for the Gaza Peace Plan, expressing hope it leads to a lasting and durable resolution.
- Talks with Economy Minister Nir Barkat stressed investment and innovation, with Jaishankar expressing confidence in an early India–Israel free trade agreement as preparations continue for a proposed Netanyahu visit to India.