Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged views via telephonic conversation on the evolving situation in West Asia with the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, on Wednesday. Modi ensured that a safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz remains the foremost priority.
Both leaders agreed that sustained diplomatic engagement remains essential for regional peace and stability.
"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," he said in a post on 'X'.
Prime Minister Modi 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. We agreed that sustained diplomatic engagement remains essential for regional peace and stability," he said.
The Indian prime minister also thanked the Crown Prince for the continued support for the safety and well-being of the Indian community in Kuwait.
Since the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination, Iran has functionally closed the strait to "enemy" vessels (specifically those linked to the US and Israel). However, the resulting missile strikes and GPS jamming have made the area so dangerous that major shipping lines like Maersk have suspended operations, leaving over 400 tankers stranded.
This was the second time the Prime Minister spoke to the Kuwaiti leader since the West Asia conflict started nearly three weeks ago, when the US and Israel attacked Iran, drawing retaliation from Iran, which also targeted several Gulf countries.
PM Modi has spoken to a number of leaders of West Asia since the current conflict started. These include leaders from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE, Oman, Jordan, Israel, and Iran.
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