Benjamin Netanyahu meets Indian envoy (@netanyahu)

NEW DELHI: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday met with India’s ambassador to Israel, J P Singh, to discuss deepening cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the areas of security and economic partnership.The meeting took place at Netanyahu’s office in Jerusalem and underscored the continuing strategic engagement between New Delhi and Tel Aviv.According to a post shared by the Israeli Prime Minister’s office on social media, they “discussed the expansion of bilateral cooperation, especially on security and economic issues.”No additional details were shared by either side on specific outcomes or agreements.

India, Israel eye relief from US tariffs

The meeting comes at a time when both India and Israel are working to navigate tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. India is currently subject to tariffs of at least 50 per cent from the US due to its continued purchase of Russian oil, according to the president.Meanwhile, the US has levied a 15 per cent tariff on imports from Israel, which came into effect on Thursday. Israel had initially pushed for a reduction in the tariff rate and has since indicated that the revised rate “reflects positive dialogue.”“The tariff rate set by the US for Israel is at the lower end among countries with a trade deficit with the US, and it is lower than the rate set for Israel on April 2,” the Finance Ministry said, reported The Jerusalem Post.