India looks forward to working closely with Israel: Defence Minister

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh yesterday held a telephonic conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Israel Lt Gen (Res) Benjamin Gantz. 

Mr. Singh congratulated him on assuming the charge of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Israel. In a tweet,  the



Minister  said, he looks forward to working closely with Israel to deepen defence cooperation and advance the strategic partnership.  

Mr. Singh also  also thanked him for the assistance provided to India by Israel for handling the COVID-19 pandemic.