New Delhi, June 15 -- Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar, on Monday, noted that European governments, driven by their own urgent security requirements, remain consistent purchasers of Israeli defence technology regardless of their diplomatic stance, despite vocal political criticism from several European nations regarding the ongoing conflict in West Asia

Speaking to ANI, Azar highlighted the flourishing defence exports to Europe, adding that 36% of Israel's total defence exports, which amounted to USD 19 billion globally, are currently directed toward Europe.

"Our defence industry is flourishing. 36% of our defence exports are going to Europe. The same European countries are criticising us. They are buying from us because they are...