Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) with his counterpart Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. File. | Photo credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (March 28, 2026) spoke to Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussed with him the ongoing conflict in West Asia and agreed on the need to ensure freedom of navigation.
The prime minister also reiterated India’s condemnation of attacks on regional energy infrastructure in his telephone conversation with the crown prince of Saudi Arabia.
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“He spoke with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia,” he said in a post on X.
Mr. Modi said the two leaders agreed on the need to ensure freedom of navigation and keep shipping lanes open and safe.
“I thank him for his continued support for the welfare of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia,” he said.
It was the second phone conversation between the prime minister and Saudi Arabia’s crown prince since the conflict in West Asia began on February 28.
While the US and Israel attacked Iran, the Persian nation focused on its neighbors and Israel.
Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route through which 20% of the world’s energy is transported. Since the conflict, very few ships have been allowed to pass through Iran.
Mr Modi has also spoken to several world leaders since the conflict began, including those from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Iran, France, Israel and Malaysia.
US President Donald Trump also spoke to Mr Modi, after which the prime minister said he “had a useful exchange on the situation in West Asia”.
Published – 28 March 2026 19:31 IST
