India Expresses Concern Over West Asia Tensions
- The Indian government has expressed deep concern over rising tensions in West Asia. The situation escalated after Iran launched attacks on Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and other countries in the region.India is closely monitoring these developments.
- The government is taking multiple measures to protect approximately 9 million Indians who reside in Gulf countries. The authorities maintain communication with local governments to protect Indian citizens.
Prime Minister Modi Engages in Diplomatic Outreach
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is conducting diplomatic talks with leaders from multiple affected nations. His message to them is to use dialogue and mutual consultation and diplomatic channels as methods for solving their disputes. His main argument is that permanent solutions need peaceful discussions as their foundational element.
- On Monday, Prime Minister Modi spoke with Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The Saudi Arabian Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held a meeting with him. He condemned the attacks on Bahrain and Saudi Arabia during these talks. He showed support for the citizens of both nations. He asked about the health and safety of Indian people living in that area. He expressed gratitude to the leaders for their efforts to keep Indians safe during the ongoing situation.
Discussions With Other Regional Leaders
Prime Minister Modi conducted discussions with Jordanian King Abdullah II. Earlier, he spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They shared discussion details through the X social media platform.
