Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed concern over escalating conflicts around the world and said the current situation in West Asia remains a grave concern.
Reiterating New Delhi’s longstanding position, Prime Minister Modi said India has always supported peace and stability and believes disputes should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. PM Modi also emphasized that he is working closely with countries in the region to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals.
India’s position on many of the ongoing global tensions is clear. We have always called for maintaining peace and stability and when two democracies stand together, the voice for peace will grow even stronger,” PM Modi said during a joint media statement with visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Hyderabad House in the state capital.
“We are very concerned about the current situation in West Asia. India supports the resolution of all disputes through dialogue and diplomacy. We will continue to work closely with all countries to ensure the safety of all Indian citizens in the region,” the prime minister said amid escalating conflict in the Middle East following US-Israeli attacks on Iran that killed its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenen.
Last night, PM Modi spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the US-Israeli strikes. During the call, Modi called for an early end to hostilities and expressed India’s concerns over recent developments, stressing that the safety of civilians must remain a priority.
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PM Modi also chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Sunday to take stock of the developing situation. The meeting reflected growing concerns in Delhi about the safety of Indian expatriates, travel disruptions and the wider geopolitical and economic implications of the unfolding conflict.
Saudi Arabia Aramcostate oil giant, shut down its Ras Tanura oil refinery on Monday after drone strikes on the facility, Reuters and Bloomberg reported.
News of the shutdown sent Brent crude up 9.32%.
Aramco-operated Ras Tanura refinery was shut down as a precaution, according to a Reuters report citing an official. The situation was under control, the official said.
Iran’s top national security official ruled out resuming talks with Washington and sharply escalated rhetoric as a military confrontation between Iran, The United States and Israel are expanding across the Middle East.
Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, dismissed reports of diplomatic outreach and accused President Donald Trump of fueling regional instability with what he described as “deceptive actions.”
