Modi Addresses Omani Ruler and Malaysian Head of State
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a productive conversation with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday to discuss the escalating conflict in West Asia. The leaders emphasized de-escalation through dialogue as India advocates for peace while warning against risks such as attacks that could disrupt safe navigation across the Strait of Hormuz during Eid festivities. Modi reiterated New Delhi's commitment to regional stability, highlighting ongoing diplomatic efforts with Middle Eastern and global counterparts regarding US-Israel-Iran hostilities.
Key Points
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1Prime Minister Narendra Modi held productive conversations with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik on Thursday, March 19.
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2The leaders discussed de-escalation strategies for ongoing military hostilities between Israel/Iran in the Middle East region.
Developments
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held high-level conversations with French President Emmanuel Macron and Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq regarding escalating military tensions between Iran, Israel, and the US. The discussions focused urgently de-escalating conflicts in West Asia that threaten global oil trade through disruptions to critical waterways like the Strait of Hormuz.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate telephone conversations with Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to discuss de-escalating tensions in West Asia following recent US-Israeli attacks on Iran. During these discussions, India reaffirmed its support for safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz while condemning violations of Oman's sovereignty regarding a conflict that began after February 28 retaliatory strikes against Gulf neighbors.