New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held two important telephonic conversations in connection with the situation in Middle East/West Asia following Saturday’s airstrikes by Israel and the US on Tehran.
Modi called Bahrain’s King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, condemning Iran’s attacks on both countries and reiterating India’s support towards diplomatic efforts for early restoration of peace and stability in the region.
“Had a productive telephone conversation with the King of Bahrain, His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa. India condemns the attacks on Bahrain and stands in solidarity with its people in this difficult hour. I thank him for the steadfast support extended to the Indian community in Bahrain,” Modi wrote on X.
Modi also posted on X about his conversation with Saudi Crown Prince.
“Discussed the evolving situation in West Asia with Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman. India condemns the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia in violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. We agreed that earliest restoration of regional peace and stability is of utmost importance. I thanked him for looking after the well-being of the Indian community in these difficult times.”
Following the US and Israel’s coordinated strikes on February 28 that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of other senior figures, Iran launched a furious response with missile attacks on several Gulf countries.
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The Indian PM has been in regular touch with leaders of Gulf nations since the start of the conflict between the US), Israel and Iran.
Besides speaking with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Modi on Sunday also had a telephonic conversation with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and reiterated India’s call for early cessation of all hostilities in the region.
