Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke his silence on the West Asia crisis. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated in Parliament that the crisis has been ongoing for nearly three weeks. The situation in West Asia is worrying. The world wants a quick resolution to the conflict. He stated that India has trade relations with the affected countries. Affected Indians are being provided assistance. The Prime Minister stated that he has spoken to the heads of state in West Asia. Control rooms have been established and are operational 24 hours a day. Nearly 1,000 Indians have returned home from Iran.
Prime Minister Modi stated that attacking merchant ships and blocking vital sea routes like the Strait of Hormuz is completely wrong. He said that such problems can only be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that in the past two to three weeks, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Minister Hardeep Puri have provided Parliament with comprehensive information. The war is impacting the global economy and the lives of ordinary people. For this reason, many countries around the world want this tension to end as soon as possible and find a peaceful solution.
The Prime Minister stated in the Lok Sabha that the ongoing war in West Asia has suddenly presented India with many new and difficult challenges. It is important that Parliament, unitedly, convey a single message to the world.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India’s trade with the countries where this war is taking place is significant. This region is also a vital route for our trade with other countries, especially for the supply of crude oil and gas. He added that another major reason is that approximately 10 million Indians live and work in the Gulf countries, and a large number of Indian ship crew members also work there. For all these reasons, India’s concern regarding this entire issue is naturally high.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that since the war began, every Indian in the affected countries has been assisted. PM Modi stated that he has spoken to the leaders of several West Asian countries over the phone. All of them have assured the safety of Indians living there. However, some people have lost their lives and been injured during this period.
Prime Minister Modi said that we must remain prepared and united for any eventuality. He reminded us that even during the COVID-19 pandemic, we faced such a significant challenge together.