Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar held a telephone conversation with India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. According to a readout from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sa'ar briefed Jaishankar on the ongoing conflict in the region and "the threat of Iranian naval terrorism."
The Israeli statement said Sa'ar emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership between Israel and India, referring to India as "the world's largest democracy." The discussion focused on regional security challenges and bilateral relations.
This diplomatic contact occurs amid heightened regional tensions. Recent reports from maritime security agencies have documented incidents involving commercial shipping in the Middle East, which Israel and other nations have attributed to Iranian-linked forces.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has not yet issued a detailed public readout of the call. Diplomatic exchanges between the two countries are routine, reflecting their deepening strategic ties across defense, technology, and economic sectors.
