17th India-Israel Foreign Office Consultations
India - Ministry of External Affairs
August 28, 2024
The 17th India-Israel Foreign Office Consultations were held in New Delhi on August 28, 2024. The Indian side was led by the Foreign Secretary, Shri Vikram Misri, and the Israeli side was led by the Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Yaakov Blitshtein.
2. Reflecting on the strength of the India-Israel Strategic Partnership, both sides discussed various issues of bilateral interest in depth and reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral endeavours. The two sides also shared views on the prevailing situation in West Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
3. Reiterating India's strong and unequivocal condemnation of the October 7 terror attacks on Israel, the Foreign Secretary called for the unconditional and immediate release of all hostages, ceasefire, the need for continued humanitarian assistance, and adherence to international humanitarian law. At the same time, he also shared India's concern at the escalating situation in West Asia and emphasized restraint, dialogue, and diplomacy.
New Delhi
August 28, 2024
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