PM meets Israel President, calls for durable resolution of Palestine issue
1 year ago

PM meets Israel President, calls for durable resolution of Palestine issue

The Hindu  

In his first in-person meeting with Israeli leadership since the October 7 terror attacks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the lives lost, during a bilateral meeting with Israel’s President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of the UN’s COP 28 Climate Summit in Dubai. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, who also met the PM in Dubai, made a strong appeal to end hostilities, calling the situation in Gaza an “epic humanitarian catastrophe”. The MEA added that the PM had “exchanged views on Israel-Hamas conflict” during a bilateral meeting with United Arab Emirates President Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. President Herzog also updated about the current… pic.twitter.com/YHKPAKCRl2 — Israel in India December 1, 2023 Israel’s case for self-defence In a social media post, the Israeli President — who posted a photo of his meeting with Mr. Modi, as well as his meetings with leaders from the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Brazil — said that he had made Israel’s case for “self-defence”.

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Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have resumed after weekslong hiatus
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have resumed after weekslong hiatus

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — A Hamas official said Thursday that international mediators have resumed negotiating with the militant group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza, and that he was hopeful a deal to end the 14-month war was within reach. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print During that time, Israel would pull back some …

India Calls for Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas Conflict, Expresses Concerns over Escalation
2 months ago

India Calls for Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas Conflict, Expresses Concerns over Escalation

Firstpost  

India calls for ceasefire in conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and release of hostages. The Indian Prime Minister is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 16th Brics Summit in Kazan, Russia's Kazan. India's stance on West Asia tensions has been consistent and firm, and the government has called …

PM Modi Meets Palestine President, Expresses 'Deep Concern' At Situation in Gaza
3 months ago

PM Modi Meets Palestine President, Expresses 'Deep Concern' At Situation in Gaza

ABP News  

PM Narendra Modi expressed "deep concern" at the humanitarian situation unfolding in Gaza as he held bilateral talks with Palestinian President H.E. PM Modi expressed deep concern at the humanitarian situation in Gaza and reaffirmed India's continued support to the people of Palestine," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. Meanwhile, PM Modi also held bilateral meetings with Nepali …

India supports peace, Modi tells Palestinian President in New York
3 months ago

India supports peace, Modi tells Palestinian President in New York

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in New York, that India supported peace. Meanwhile, PM Modi also met other world leaders including the Prime Minister of Nepal KP Oli and the crown prince of Kuwait. During his meeting with the crown prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, PM Modi spoke about giving an …

Modi meets Palestinian President Abbas; expresses deep concern at humanitarian situation in Gaza
3 months ago

Modi meets Palestinian President Abbas; expresses deep concern at humanitarian situation in Gaza

New Indian Express  

NEW YORK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas here and expressed deep concern at the humanitarian situation in Gaza, reaffirming India's support for the early restoration of peace and stability in the region. Modi is in New York on the second leg of his three-day US visit and met the leader on the sidelines of the UN …

PM Modi to attend Quad Summit hosted by US President Biden today | What's on agenda?
3 months ago

PM Modi to attend Quad Summit hosted by US President Biden today | What's on agenda?

India TV News  

Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a high-profile visit to the United States on Saturday, where he will attend the Quad Leaders' Summit hosted by US President Joe Biden in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware. "So Prime Minister Modi graciously agreed to swap host years with us, and we do expect all four Quad leaders to meet in …

Jaishankar discusses Gaza situation with Palestinian counterpart al-Maliki
10 months ago

Jaishankar discusses Gaza situation with Palestinian counterpart al-Maliki

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday met his Palestinian counterpart Riyad al-Maliki during which they exchanged views on the current situation in war-torn Gaza. During an interactive session at a security conference in Munich on Saturday, Mr. Jaishankar underlined that an increasing number of countries are now not only supporting the two-state solution to the Palestine issue but seeing …

PM Modi pushes ahead with Mideast-Europe Corridor despite Israel-Hamas war
10 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi pushes ahead with Mideast-Europe Corridor despite Israel-Hamas war

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck an agreement with the United Arab Emirates to continue working on a major trade corridor linking India through the Middle East to Europe, despite the widening regional conflict stemming from the war between Israel and Hamas. PM Modi met with UAE leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, where the …

PM Modi, UAE President hold roadshow in Ahmedabad
11 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi, UAE President hold roadshow in Ahmedabad

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a roadshow in Ahmedabad on Tuesday evening ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit scheduled to be inaugurated in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. PM Modi in Gujarat Live Updates Before the roadshow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- who is on a visit to his home …

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with President of Timor-Leste, discusses ways to further boost ties
11 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with President of Timor-Leste, discusses ways to further boost ties

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with President of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta in Gandhinagar on January 9 with discussions covering cooperation in various fields including health, traditional medicine, energy, IT, fintech and capacity building, an MEA official said. PM Modi, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to lead a road show During the day, PM Modi will hold …

'Whatever efforts are needed towards peace, we will certainly do so': PM Modi on Israel-Hamas war
1 year ago

'Whatever efforts are needed towards peace, we will certainly do so': PM Modi on Israel-Hamas war

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who recently spoke to Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, on Thursday, reiterated his support for his "friend" but called for a two-state solution for the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Notably, before the BJP government came into power in 2014, India maintained staunch support for Palestine, however, after the four-time Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi took the chair of …

Israel-Hamas war: PM Modi holds 'productive' talks with Netanyahu, shares concerns on maritime security
1 year ago

Israel-Hamas war: PM Modi holds 'productive' talks with Netanyahu, shares concerns on maritime security

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a "productive exchange of views" with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, including on shared concerns about maritime security. Highlighted India’s consistent stand in favour of early restoration of peace & stability in the region with continued humanitarian assistance for the affected," said PM Modi on X. Concerns on …

'We Remain Concerned': EAM Jaishankar On Hamas-Israel Conflict In Lok Sabha
1 year ago

'We Remain Concerned': EAM Jaishankar On Hamas-Israel Conflict In Lok Sabha

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 8 India on Friday said it remains concerned over the deteriorating security situation arising out of the Hamas-Israel conflict and called for "restraint and de-escalation" while emphasising on a peaceful resolution of the conflict through "dialogue and diplomacy". External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed the Lok Sabha that India strongly condemned the October 7 terror attack on …

A balancing act? Why PM Modi opted out of BRICS-Plus meet on Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 1 month ago

A balancing act? Why PM Modi opted out of BRICS-Plus meet on Israel-Hamas war

Firstpost  

PM Modi skipped the BRICS-Plus virtual meeting attended by Russian president Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping, and Lula da Silva of Brazil, among others. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar went in his stead and reiterated India’s balanced stance on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war The Israel-Hamas war has divided the world. The meet titled ‘Extraordinary Joint Meeting on the Middle East …

G20 Virtual Summit: 'Two-state solution only way to resolve Israel Palestine conflict', says PM Modi
1 year, 1 month ago

G20 Virtual Summit: 'Two-state solution only way to resolve Israel Palestine conflict', says PM Modi

India TV News  

In the closing remarks of the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the 'two-state solution' to the Palestinian problem is the only way for a resolution in the Israel-Palestine conflict, while stressing the need for dialogue and diplomacy to maintain regional stability. The Prime Minister also said that G20 members will come together in the spirit of 'Vasudhaiva …

Case for standing with Palestine
1 year, 1 month ago

Case for standing with Palestine

Hindustan Times  

India’s vote in favour of five resolutions at the United Nations General Assembly opposing Israeli settlements in the occupied territories and provision of support to Palestinian refugees and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency was in line with the country’s stated position of backing direct negotiations that lead to a two-State solution. New Delhi’s abstention on another resolution on …

India bans pro-Palestinian protests amid fears it could trigger unrest in Kashmir
1 year, 1 month ago

India bans pro-Palestinian protests amid fears it could trigger unrest in Kashmir

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. However, on 12 October, India’s foreign ministry issued a …

Modi speaks to Iranian President on crisis in Gaza
1 year, 1 month ago

Modi speaks to Iranian President on crisis in Gaza

The Hindu  

Continuing high level international conversations on the Israel-Palestinian conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with the Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi. In his observations to Mr. Modi, the Iranian leader described the Israeli bombing of hospitals, schools, mosques, churches and residential areas as “unacceptable from the point of view of any human being.” “Palestinian resistance groups have …

'Restoration Of Peace Important': PM Modi Speaks To Iranian President, Discusses Israel Hamas Conflict
1 year, 1 month ago

'Restoration Of Peace Important': PM Modi Speaks To Iranian President, Discusses Israel Hamas Conflict

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi denounced "terrorist incidents" during a phone chat with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi about the confrontation between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, according to an official announcement issued on Monday. Taking to X, PM Modi stated: "Good exchange of perspectives with President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran on the difficult situation in West Asia and the Israel-Hamas …

PM Modi dials Iran President Raisi to discuss Israel-Hamas war, condemns terrorism
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi dials Iran President Raisi to discuss Israel-Hamas war, condemns terrorism

India TV News  

Israel-Hamas War: Amid the escalating tension between Israel and Hamas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, spoke to Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, where he raised grave concerns over the difficult situation in the Middle East. Preventing escalation, ensuring continued humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability are important," PM Modi wrote on the social media platform, X. The …

Days after India’s abstention on UAE-supported resolution at the UNGA, PM Modi speaks with President of UAE on Israel-Palestinian conflict
1 year, 1 month ago

Days after India’s abstention on UAE-supported resolution at the UNGA, PM Modi speaks with President of UAE on Israel-Palestinian conflict

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 3 spoke with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and discussed the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The phone call took place days after India abstained on a Jordanian resolution at the United Nations General Assembly seeking ceasefire which was supported by the UAE. Prime Minister Modi has spoken to a …

PM Modi dials UAE President, raises grave concerns and urges Israel and Palestine to find 'early resolution'
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi dials UAE President, raises grave concerns and urges Israel and Palestine to find 'early resolution'

India TV News  

Israel-Hamas war: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday where he raised grave concerns over the conflict in the Middle East nations. Taking to social media, PM Modi, has called the conversation "good" and added both the leaders shared their deep concerns over the deteriorating security situation and loss of …

PM Modi, Egyptian Prez discuss Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi, Egyptian Prez discuss Israel-Hamas war

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and exchanged views on the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in West Asia. A statement issued by the Egyptian side said President El-Sisi received a phone call from Prime Minister Modi and the two leaders exchanged views on the latest developments in the Israeli military operations …

PM Modi discusses security situation in West Asia with Egyptian President
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi discusses security situation in West Asia with Egyptian President

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra during the weekend spoke with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to discuss the latest in the Israel-Palestine conflict which reached a critical stage with Israeli forces rolling into the north Gaza during late Saturday. The discussion indicated fast moving international exchanges among the key stakeholders as Prime Minister Benyanmin Netanyahu asserted that Israel will fight a “long …

Israel-Palestine conflict: Inshallah, shalom will work out amidst the crisis
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel-Palestine conflict: Inshallah, shalom will work out amidst the crisis

Firstpost  

Over two weeks of escalating crisis between Israel and Palestine, engineered by an unprecedented terror attack against Israeli civilians on October 7, is threatening to expand in the wider Middle East. Egypt, which has been hesitant to open the Rafah border due to the possible influx of Hamas fighters who follow the philosophy and are said to be an offshoot …

Israel-Hamas war: Owaisi urges PM Modi to make effort to establish humanitarian corridor in Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel-Hamas war: Owaisi urges PM Modi to make effort to establish humanitarian corridor in Gaza

India TV News  

Asaduddin Owaisi, the president of AIMIM, has called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take immediate action to facilitate the establishment of a humanitarian corridor in Gaza. Appeal amidst ongoing Gaza conflict The conflict between Israel and Palestine escalated when the Palestinian militant group Hamas initiated a barrage of rocket attacks on Southern Israel on October 7. He called upon …

World leaders attend Cairo peace summit to ‘de-escalate’ Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 2 months ago

World leaders attend Cairo peace summit to ‘de-escalate’ Israel-Hamas war

Al Jazeera  

Leaders and top officials from more than a dozen countries have gathered in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, for a conference to discuss ways to “de-escalate” the Israel-Hamas war amid growing fears of a wider Middle East conflict. In his opening remarks, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi invited leaders to come to an agreement for a road map to end the …

Israel’s envoy says bombardment of Gaza to continue, ground operation needed to rescue hostages
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel’s envoy says bombardment of Gaza to continue, ground operation needed to rescue hostages

The Hindu  

Israel will not stop the bombardment of Gaza, and still plans a ground offensive to “eradicate Hamas’s capacity” and free about 200 Israeli hostages taken by the group during terror attacks on October 7, said Israel’s Ambassador to India Naor Gilon. Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his statements, Mr. Gilon said on October 19 that he hopes India, which …

US lawmakers introduce resolution urging ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire
1 year, 2 months ago

US lawmakers introduce resolution urging ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib slams Biden administration for failing to call for de-escalation in Israel’s war in Gaza. Washington, DC – Progressive legislators in the United States have introduced a congressional resolution urging “an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestine”. More than 1 million people, including hospital patients, have been ordered by Israel to leave northern Gaza, a …

Balancing policy: The Hindu Editorial on Israel, Palestine and India’s line
1 year, 2 months ago

Balancing policy: The Hindu Editorial on Israel, Palestine and India’s line

The Hindu  

October 14, 2023 12:20 am | Updated October 15, 2023 11:50 am IST Within hours of the massacre of Israeli citizens by Hamas fighters last Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted India’s solidarity with Israel. The statement is a reminder of the tightrope India has walked since 1992, when New Delhi established full diplomatic ties with Israel, while continuing to …

From pro-Palestine to embracing Tel Aviv, how India-Israel ties have evolved
1 year, 2 months ago

From pro-Palestine to embracing Tel Aviv, how India-Israel ties have evolved

Firstpost  

Saturday’s attack by Hamas, the terrorist group, evoked shock from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also extended his solidarity to Tel Aviv. Even as India’s ties with Israel are growing, New Delhi has to walk a diplomatic tightrope keeping its other interests in mind in West Asia The war-like situation between Israel and Palestine after the terrorist group, Hamas, launched …

PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina hold talks on diversifying India-Bangladesh cooperation
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina hold talks on diversifying India-Bangladesh cooperation

The Hindu  

A day before the G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 8 held talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on diversifying bilateral cooperation and discussed issues such as connectivity and commercial linkages. In a post on his second bilateral of the day after holding talks with Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, Mr. Modi said he had "productive deliberations" …

Bipartisan consensus in invite to PM Modi to address US Congress
1 year, 6 months ago

Bipartisan consensus in invite to PM Modi to address US Congress

Hindustan Times  

Faced with the prospect of calamitous government default, US President Joe Biden had to call off his visit to Papua New Guinea and Australia last month and returned back from G-7 meeting in Tokyo to forge a bipartisan consensus on debt ceiling legislation. File Photo of PM Narendra Modi addressing the joint meeting of US Congress in 2016 While the …

PM Modi to meet Maldives Prez Ibrahim Mohamed Solih today
2 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi to meet Maldives Prez Ibrahim Mohamed Solih today

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in Delhi today. The visit comes weeks after the Union cabinet led by PM Modi approved a pact for judicial cooperation between India and Maldives. After the meeting, Jaishankar said India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and the Maldives' 'India First' policy are "complementary" and they take the special partnership forward. …

PM Modi to fly to Japan for Quad summit next week
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi to fly to Japan for Quad summit next week

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Tokyo for his second in-person Quad summit on Tuesday, where he will also hold bilateral talks with U.S. President Joseph Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the Ministry of External Affairs announced. “The forthcoming Quad Summit provides an opportunity for the Leaders to exchange views about developments …

PM pushes for talks at Quad on Ukraine crisis
2 years, 9 months ago

PM pushes for talks at Quad on Ukraine crisis

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India on Thursday discussed the implications of the Ukraine crisis with Quad group of countries — the United States, Japan and Australia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised “the need to return to a path of dialogue and diplomacy.” US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida participated in the virtual summit. …

PM Modi holds talks with Nepal Prime Minister Deuba in Glasgow
3 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi holds talks with Nepal Prime Minister Deuba in Glasgow

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held two important bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Nepal and Israel on the sidelines of the COP26 meet in Glasgow on Tuesday. The meeting between the Indian and the Nepalese PM was the first since Mr. Sher Bahadur Deuba was appointed by the Supreme Court of Nepal in an extraordinary judicial intervention in July. “The …

Pak calls PM Modi's meeting with J&K political leaders as 'PR exercise'
3 years, 5 months ago

Pak calls PM Modi's meeting with J&K political leaders as 'PR exercise'

India TV News  

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with top political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir as a "drama" and a "PR exercise". Because at best it could be called a public relations exercise but nothing was achieved," Qureshi said a day after the high-level meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi. Tensions …

On Israel-Palestine, resist the temptation to mediate
3 years, 6 months ago

On Israel-Palestine, resist the temptation to mediate

Hindustan Times  

The recent 11-day Israel-Hamas conflict has encouraged some journalists, foreign policy elites, academics and retired diplomats to flag India’s candidacy as a possible mediator. It is also claimed that the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not only essential for peace in West Asia but would also serve India’s interests. Unless it is ready to open a Pandora’s box on …

Balancing act: The Hindu Editorial on India’s stand in Israel-Palestine conflict
3 years, 7 months ago

Balancing act: The Hindu Editorial on India’s stand in Israel-Palestine conflict

The Hindu  

At the open UN Security Council session on Sunday on the Gaza conflict, India, a non-permanent member, attempted a delicate balancing act by reaffirming its traditional support for the Palestine cause without abandoning its new friend Israel. Tirumurti, India’s Permanent Representative at the UN, expressed concern over the violence in Jerusalem and the “possible eviction process” of Palestinian families in …

India says international community must urge Israel, Palestine to conduct 'meaningful negotiations'
3 years, 8 months ago

India says international community must urge Israel, Palestine to conduct 'meaningful negotiations'

Firstpost  

United Nations: With Israel in the process of forming a government and Palestine facing elections in the coming months, India has said the international community must use this phase to focus on how to encourage the parties back to “meaningful negotiations” for achieving a peaceful solution to the dispute. “India has consistently called for direct peace negotiations between Israel and …

India calls for direct peace talks between Israel, Palestine based on global consensus
3 years, 8 months ago

India calls for direct peace talks between Israel, Palestine based on global consensus

India TV News  

With Israel in the process of forming a government and Palestine facing elections in the coming months, India has said the international community must use this phase to focus on how to encourage the parties back to "meaningful negotiations" for achieving a peaceful solution to the dispute. "India has consistently called for direct peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine, based …

Egypt, Germany, France, Jordan meet to revive Mideast talks
3 years, 11 months ago

Egypt, Germany, France, Jordan meet to revive Mideast talks

The Independent  

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