West Asia situation worrisome, but India ensuring supply: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to review the West Asia situation. PIC/PTI

Asserting that India is advocating dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the West Asia crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that attacks on commercial ships and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable and the government is in touch with suppliers from different countries to meet oil and gas needs.

He termed the ongoing conflict as "worrisome" and said the challenges posed by the crisis have economic, national security and humanitarian aspects. Modi said that the government is in constant touch with suppliers from various countries to ensure that oil and gas supplies continue.

The PM said that the government has prioritised domestic LPG consumers amid the uncertainty in supply. "As we all know, the country imports 60 per cent of its LPG requirement. Due to uncertainty in supply, the government has prioritised domestic LPG consumers," he said.

"Attacks on commercial ships and disruptions in waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable," he said, adding that through diplomacy, India is making continuous efforts to ensure the safe movement of Indian ships in this situation.

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