Crisis in West Asia: Addressing the Lok Sabha on Monday, PM Modi described the situation as “alarming”. He said the security of Indians is “our highest priority” as the conflict between the US and Israel and Iran enters its fourth week.
The prime minister also revealed that 3.75 million Indians have returned to the country since the war began.
Best quotes from PM Modi’s Lok Sabha speech on conflict in West Asia
- The situation in West Asia is worrying.
2. It has a serious impact on the global economy and people’s lives, so the world calls on all parties to resolve this conflict soon.
3. It is essential that Parliament sends its message on the crisis in West Asia with one voice.
4. Safety of Indians was our highest priority during the conflict.
5. 3.75 lakh Indians have returned home safely since the war began in West Asia
6. The area where the conflict is taking place is also an important route for our trade with other countries around the world, especially for much of our oil and gas needs. This region is also important to us for another reason. Almost 1 million Indians live and work in the Gulf countries. They operate merchant ships there. The number of Indian Crew members is also very high.
7. Indian missions in the affected area extending all possible help to our people
8. The expansion of Indians in western Asia required assistance; I spoke twice with most of the heads of government in the region
9. Earlier India used to import energy from 27 countries, now this number has increased to 41. We are constantly striving to ensure smooth supply of petrol and diesel across India
10. Fundamentals of Indian economy are strong.
(This is a developing story. More to come)
