Tel Aviv, Oct. 22 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and invited him to light a torch alongside "heroic Indian pilot" Captain Smit Machchhar on the country's Independence Day.

During the phone call, PM Modi and Netanyahu reviewed the ongoing momentum characterising bilateral ties, reaffirming their shared dedication to further enhancing the partnership connecting both nations.

"Received a phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. We reviewed the sustained momentum in our bilateral ties and reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthening our partnership. We also exchanged views on recent developments in West Asia and underscored the...