PM Modi, Saudi Crown Prince discussed West Asia crisis, conversation focused on secure shipping, energy safety: MEA
New Delhi, March 30
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has engaged in high-level discussions with global leaders to address pressing international issues, including the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said on Monday.
As part of these engagements, on March 28, the Prime Minister held talks with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Jaiswal said.
Addressing an interministerial briefing in the national capital, the MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "The Prime Minister is currently engaging in discussions with leaders from various nations across the globe. In this context, on March 28th, the Prime Minister held talks with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman. During this conversation, views were exchanged regarding the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The Prime Minister condemned the attacks targeting energy infrastructure in that region. Both leaders also discussed free navigation and keeping shipping lanes open and secure."
The discussions also touched upon diplomatic cooperation and ways to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. Both leaders reiterated the need to intensify collaboration on regional security and energy stability.
The MEA spokesperson further noted that the Prime Minister continues to interact with world leaders to address various international challenges, underlining India's growing role in shaping dialogue on global security and economic stability.
The conversation took place at a time when tensions in West Asia have intensified, with concerns over attacks on energy assets and the potential impact on global trade routes. India's outreach to Saudi Arabia, a key regional player, reflects a strategy aimed at fostering dialogue, promoting peace, and ensuring that critical shipping lanes remain secure for international commerce.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While the focus on energy and shipping is important, I hope these conversations also strongly emphasized the humanitarian crisis in West Asia. India's voice for peace should include advocating for the protection of civilians caught in the conflict.
Strategic talks, no doubt. But as a common citizen, my immediate concern is petrol prices. If this diplomacy helps stabilize oil prices and prevents a spike at the pump, then it's a win for all of us. Jai Hind!
Interesting to see India's growing diplomatic heft. Balancing relations in West Asia is a tightrope walk, but engaging with key players like Saudi Arabia is essential for our national interests and the safety of Indian diaspora there.
Free navigation is the key. A huge portion of our trade, especially energy imports, passes through those waters. Any disruption there hits our economy directly. Strong diplomacy is our first line of defense.
Respectfully, I would like to see more transparency. The MEA statement is quite broad. While high-level talks are good, the public deserves to know more concrete outcomes or steps planned for regional stability.
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