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Modi, Kuwait Crown Prince Discuss West Asia Crisis & Strait of Hormuz Safety

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, focusing on the volatile situation in West Asia. They shared concerns over recent developments, with Modi condemning attacks on Kuwait's sovereignty. A key priority discussed was ensuring safe and free navigation through the critical Strait of Hormuz. The leaders also agreed on the necessity of sustained diplomacy for regional stability and acknowledged Kuwait's support for the Indian community.

Key Points: Modi-Kuwait Talks on West Asia, Strait of Hormuz Navigation

  • Discussed evolving West Asia situation
  • Condemned attacks on Kuwait's sovereignty
  • Prioritized safe Strait of Hormuz navigation
  • Focused on safety of Indian community in Kuwait
  • Agreed on need for sustained diplomatic engagement
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PM Modi and Kuwait Crown Prince discuss West Asia situation, free navigation through Strait of Hormuz

PM Modi discusses West Asia tensions & safe navigation with Kuwait's Crown Prince, reiterates India's stance on sovereignty and safety of Indian diaspora.

"Ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz remains our foremost priority - PM Modi"

New Delhi, March 18

Prime Narendra Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah on Wednesday, discussing the evolving situation in West Asia and sharing concerns over the recent developments.

PM Modi reiterated India's condemnation of attacks on Kuwait's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He also thanked Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah for continued support and ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian community in Kuwait.

"Spoke with HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of Kuwait and conveyed greetings on the upcoming festival of Eid. We exchanged views on the evolving situation in West Asia and shared concerns over recent developments. Reiterated India's condemnation of attacks on Kuwait's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz remains our foremost priority," PM Modi posted on X.

"We agreed that sustained diplomatic engagement remains essential for regional peace and stability. I thanked him for continued support for the safety and wellbeing of the Indian community in Kuwait," he added.

The conversation between both leaders took place amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which erupted following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, which killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top military officials. In response, Iran launched drone and missile attacks targetting the US and Israeli facilities, regional capitals and allied forces in West Asia.

Over the past few days, PM Modi has also spoken with the leaders of UAE, Israel, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman and ⁠Qatar as India remains in touch with the governments of the region as well as other key partners over the ongoing conflict in Iran and the Gulf region.

On Tuesday, PM Modi spoke to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and discussed the current situation in West Asia. PM Modi reiterated India's strong condemnation of all attacks on the UAE that have claimed lives of people and caused damage to civilian infrastructure

PM Modi and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan agreed on the importance of ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on X, PM Modi stated, "Spoke with my brother HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and conveyed advance Eid greetings. We discussed the current situation in West Asia. Reiterated India's strong condemnation of all attacks on the UAE that have resulted in loss of innocent lives and damage to civilian infrastructure."

"We agreed on the importance of ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. We will continue to work together for the early restoration of peace, security and stability in the region," he added.

- IANS

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Priya S
First and foremost, I'm relieved that the safety of our Indian community in Kuwait is being discussed. So many families have loved ones working there. The PM thanking the Crown Prince for their well-being is the most crucial part of this news for me. 🙏
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Rohit P
India is walking a very fine line, talking to everyone from Israel to Iran to the Gulf nations. It's a tough balancing act, but necessary. Our foreign policy should always be "India First". Hope these conversations lead to concrete de-escalation.
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Sarah B
While the engagement is good, I hope there is also a clear, strong message against the violence that claimed so many lives, including the attack that killed Iran's leader. Condemning attacks on sovereignty is one thing, but the human cost of this conflict is staggering. Diplomacy must prioritize saving lives.
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Vikram M
The timing around Eid is smart diplomacy. Sharing festival greetings builds a personal connection beyond statecraft. Our ties with the Gulf are deep-rooted in people-to-people contacts and shared cultural moments like these.
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Karthik V
If the Strait gets blocked, petrol prices in India will shoot up overnight. This isn't some distant geopolitical issue; it directly hits the common man's pocket. The government must have contingency plans ready. Good that they are talking, but we need action plans too.

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