Despite significant differences, India and Israel have forged a close relationship over the decades, driven partly by their colonial legacies and their contentious handling of minority issues. Both nations, while promoting themselves as democracies, have faced criticism for their treatment of minorities and adherence to international commitments.
Odd Couple: Yet Commonalities
The relationship between two countries can be multiple. These are referred to as bilateral relations. It is generally understood that bilateral ties are two-sided and can be based on cultural symmetry, geographical proximity, language, or common goals that define the agenda of this relationship. In this context, there are hardly such similarities or commonalities between India and Israel (located in two different Asian regions, the manner of their creation, the size of the population, domestic and foreign chall...
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Ambassador Shahid Masroor Gul Kiani (R)