PM Modi holds talks with Saudi Crown Prince

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, discussing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

In a social media post on X, PM Modi said he reiterated India’s condemnation of attacks on regional energy infrastructure and emphasised the need to ensure freedom of navigation and secure shipping lines.

“Spoke with Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia. I reiterated India’s condemnation of attacks on regional energy infrastructure. We agreed on the need to ensure freedom of navigation and keep shipping lines open and secure. Thanked him for his continued support for the welfare of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia,” PM mentioned.

This marks the second telephonic conversation between PM and the Crown Prince since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict on February 28. The crisis has involved strikes by the US and Israel on Iran.