Prime Minister Ehud Olmert spoke this morning (Friday), 12.5.06, with Indian
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who telephoned in order to congratulate
him on his recent election victory and on his success in forming a government.

Indian Prime Singh said that Prime Minister Olmert’s 2004 visit to India as
Industry, Trade and Employment Minister was a positive turning point in the
promotion of bilateral relations in various fields.  He added that he is
committed to further promoting bilateral relations and will do his utmost to
do so.  The Indian Prime Minister inquired after the health of former Prime
Minister Ariel Sharon.

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert thanked his Indian counterpart, noted that
bilateral relations were developing impressively and said that he would work
to upgrade them.