Narendra Modi speaks with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, stresses safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss rising tensions in West Asia and the need to ensure stability in the region.

During the call, Modi stressed the importance of maintaining safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy supplies. He also extended advance Eid greetings to the UAE leader.

“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,” Modi said.

“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.