On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with his Saudi counterpart and Crown Prince HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the conflict in West Asia, which has been ongoing for more than a month.
Modi stated that throughout the call, he reaffirmed India’s condemnation of attacks on West Asian energy infrastructure. “I spoke with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, on the ongoing crisis in West Asia. “I reiterated India’s condemnation of attacks on regional energy infrastructure,” Modi wrote in an X post.
He noted that both presidents agreed on the importance of keeping shipping lines open. This is the latest in a series of phone discussions Modi has held with numerous international leaders over the last month, since the conflict between Iran and the United States, backed by Israel, began on February 28.
Earlier this week, on Tuesday, March 24, Modi said he had a call from US President Donald Trump, and the two leaders had a “useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia”. He added that India is committed to de-escalation and the restoration of peace as soon as possible, and that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, secure, and accessible is critical for the entire globe.
“We agreed to stay in touch regarding efforts towards peace and stability,” said Modi in a tweet.
