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PM Modi to Address Rajya Sabha on West Asia Conflict and India's Strategy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the Rajya Sabha on the ongoing West Asia conflict, outlining India's strategic approach. He highlighted the multifaceted challenges, including economic, security, and humanitarian issues, particularly for Indians in the Gulf region and vital trade routes. The government has facilitated the safe return of hundreds of thousands of citizens and engaged in high-level diplomatic talks to ensure their safety. Modi's address follows a security review and comes amid shifting international dynamics involving the US and Iran.

Key Points: PM Modi to Speak in Rajya Sabha on West Asia Conflict

  • Impact on Indian expatriates in Gulf
  • Trade and crude oil supply concerns
  • Safe return of 3.75 lakh Indians
  • Diplomatic outreach to West Asian leaders
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PM Modi to speak on West Asia conflict in Rajya Sabha today

PM Modi addresses India's economic, security, and humanitarian challenges from the West Asia conflict, detailing efforts to safeguard citizens and trade.

"This conflict has also created unforeseen challenges for India. These challenges are economic, national security-related, and humanitarian. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, March 24

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday about the various aspects of the ongoing West Asia conflict and India's strategy.​

His address in the Rajya Sabha will come close to US President Donald Trump walking back on his threat to bomb Iran's power infrastructure by Monday night, saying that Iran and the US were having "very good and productive" negotiations and extended the deadline by five days.​

Earlier on Monday, PM Mody spoke in Lok Sabha about the challenges the country is facing due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, highlighting the impact on Indians living in Gulf nations and the trade and economic consequences of the crisis.​

PM Modi said, "This conflict has also created unforeseen challenges for India. These challenges are economic, national security-related, and humanitarian. India has extensive trade relations with the countries at war and those affected by it."​

Talking about the effect of the conflict on the trade, PM Modi said, "The region where the war is taking place is also an important route for our trade with other countries. Especially, a large part of our crude oil and gas requirements is met by this region."​

He said that West Asia is also important for India as "approximately one crore Indians live and work in Gulf countries".​

Speaking about the steps taken by the Centre to ensure the safety and welfare of Indians affected by the conflict, PM Modi said, "Since this war began, every Indian in the affected countries has been provided necessary assistance. I have personally spoken over the phone with the heads of state of most West Asian countries in two rounds. All of them have assured full safety for Indians."​

He said that over 3,75,000 Indians have returned safely to India from West Asian nations, including 1,000 from Iran, and reaffirmed his government's commitment to providing every possible assistance to those in need.​

Earlier on Sunday, PM Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the situation and ongoing and proposed mitigating measures in the context of the ongoing West Asia conflict.​

- IANS

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Priya S
The economic impact is what worries me most. So much of our oil comes from there. Prices are already high. Hope the government has a solid plan to secure alternative energy supplies.
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Aman W
While the evacuation efforts are commendable, I hope the speech goes beyond just assurances. We need a clear, long-term foreign policy strategy for the region that protects our interests without getting dragged into others' conflicts.
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Sarah B
Interesting timing with the US extending its deadline. India has to walk a very delicate diplomatic tightrope between the US, Iran, and the Gulf nations. A tough job.
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Karthik V
My cousin works in Dubai. The family was very worried, but they got help from the Indian embassy quickly. It's a relief to know the government is proactive on this. 🙏
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Nikhil C
The focus should be on de-escalation. War in West Asia is bad for the whole world, but especially for a country like India with so much at stake there. Hope Modi's message is one of peace and dialogue.

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