On Saturday, Narendra Modi had a telephonic chat with Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia that has been gaining traction in the last month.
In the phone call, Modi once again reinforced the Indian stance of being firm against any attack to the critical energy infrastructure in the region as it was important to uphold stability in the global energy markets. Posting the information about the discussion on the social network, he emphasized that both rulers had a common opinion concerning the urgent necessity to control the freedom of shipping and the continuation of routes, which are extremely important in the world trade and in the energy resources.
Modi further appreciated the Saudi leadership support and concern towards the high number of Indians who had been living in Saudi Arabia. Indian citizens living in other countries are considered to be the priority of the government, particularly when there is a sense of geopolitical instability.
This discussion falls under a number of top-level diplomatic visits that have been made by Modi in the recent past because the relations have been escalating since the war with Iran and the United States, with Israel on her side. The case, which started developing momentum at the end of February, has had far-reaching consequences on the situation in the region and the global markets.
Modi had also talked to Donald Trump earlier in which both leaders discussed the changing situation in West Asia. These continued diplomatic activities indicate the active interest of India in promoting peace, stability and safe trade routes in the fast transforming geopolitical environment.