PM Modi stresses need to de-escalate situation in West Asian in call with Netanyahu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges de-escalation in West Asia and calls for the release of hostages and humanitarian aid

Updated - August 17, 2024 06:11 am IST - New Delhi

PM Modi said Mr. Netanyahu extended his warm wishes on India’s 78th Independence Day in the conversation.

PM Modi said Mr. Netanyahu extended his warm wishes on India’s 78th Independence Day in the conversation. | Photo Credit: AP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 16, 2024) stressed the need for de-escalation of the situation in West Asia during a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and reiterated their call for immediate release of all hostages and continued humanitarian assistance.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said Mr. Netanyahu extended his warm wishes on India's 78th Independence Day.

"We discussed the current situation in West Asia. Emphasized on the need to de-escalate the situation. Reiterated our call for immediate release of all hostages, a ceasefire and the need for continued humanitarian assistance," he said.

Following the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas, tensions have gripped West Asia amid calls for a ceasefire.

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