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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar In A Phone Conversation Israeli Counterpart Gideon Sa’ar Discuss Gaza, Syria Situation
The two foreign ministers understood to have also discussed the situation in Syria following the collapse of President Bashar Assad’s regime 11 days back.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a phone conversation with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar amid signs of a possible ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
There have been a flurry of diplomatic engagements in the last few days for the proposed ceasefire and hostage release deal after months of deadlock in the negotiations between the two sides.
Around 95 hostages are reportedly in the custody of Hamas in Gaza.
“Pleased to speak to FM @gidonsaar of Israel today. Appreciate his briefing on the ongoing developments in the region. Also discussed our bilateral relations and efforts to strengthen them,” Jaishankar said on ‘X’.
Pleased to speak to FM @gidonsaar of Israel today.
Appreciate his briefing on the ongoing developments in the region. Also discussed our bilateral relations and efforts to strengthen them.
Look forward to meeting in person.
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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 18, 2024
“Look forward to meeting in person,” he said.
The two foreign ministers understood to have also discussed the situation in Syria following the collapse of President Bashar Assad’s regime 11 days back.
Rebel forces overthrew Assad’s authoritarian government on December 8 after capturing several other prominent cities and towns.
