India has pressed for de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy to resolve the West Asia conflict as Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled Kuwaiti Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah to review bilateral relations and the situation in the region.
Modi expressed 'deep concern' at the escalation of tensions and reiterated India's 'strong condemnation of attacks on Kuwait's sovereignty and territorial integrity', according to a readout from the Indian government.
He also thanked the Amir for his personal attention to the well-being and safety of Kuwait's large Indian community.
Kuwait's state-run Kuna news agency reported that the Amir received a phone call from Modi, during which bilateral relations, developments in the regional and international arenas, and the current situation in West Asia were reviewed.
The report said the PM condemned attacks targeting Kuwaiti territory and airspace, including an assault on Kuwait international airport that killed an Indian national and injured several others.
Modi affirmed India's solidarity with Kuwait and reiterated support for the measures the country has taken to safeguard its sovereignty and security, the report said.
