18 March,2026 09:56 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah. File Pic
Prime Minister (PM) 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 West Asia situation and sharing concerns over recent developments, IANS reported.
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 the leaders took place amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which erupted following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and its top military officials were killed in the strikes. 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 â Qatar as India remains in touch with the governments of the region as well as other key partners over the ongoing West Asia conflict.
On Tuesday, PM Modi spoke to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and discussed the current situation in West Asia. He strongly condemned all attacks on the UAE, which resulted in loss of life and 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.
(Inputs from IANS)
