{"id":1705,"date":"2026-02-27T08:08:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T08:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=1705"},"modified":"2026-02-27T08:08:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T08:08:17","slug":"fo-says-pakistan-vigilant-over-expanding-india-israel-ties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=1705","title":{"rendered":"FO Says Pakistan Vigilant Over Expanding India-Israel Ties"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan on Thursday said Pakistan remained closely seized of the expanding defence cooperation between India and Israel, including systems and platforms that could impact regional security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi made the remarks during his weekly press briefing while responding to questions regarding agreements announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s recent visit to Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are fully cognisant of the threats such cooperation may pose to our security, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as to regional peace and stability,\u201d the spokesperson said, adding that Pakistan remained vigilant regarding emerging strategic developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He reiterated that Pakistan maintained robust military preparedness to defend against and deter any aggression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">India-Israel Defence Cooperation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistan\u2019s response followed statements by Prime Minister Modi indicating that New Delhi and Tel Aviv would pursue joint development, production and transfer of defence technology, alongside efforts to advance a potential free trade agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Indian officials, the two sides agreed to cooperate in \u201chorizon scanning\u201d aimed at strengthening strategic foresight, risk assessment and technology planning through joint research, capacity building and AI-driven tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Israel also agreed to allow 50,000 additional Indian workers over the next five years, particularly in the manufacturing sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During a joint press interaction with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Modi said India would continue to consult and cooperate with partners on efforts to establish peace in West Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Gaza peace plan has opened a pathway to peace, and India has extended full support to these efforts,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modi\u2019s two-day visit \u2014 his second to Israel since taking office in 2014 \u2014 focused on expanding strategic, technological and economic ties. 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