PM Modi Reaches Out to West Asian Leaders Amid Iran Crisis
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India condemns the attacks on Bahrain and Saudi Arabia and backs the restoration of regional peace and stability, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Bahrain King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa on Monday.
India's focus has been on ensuring the well-being of more than 10 million Indians living in West Asian countries, with the majority concentrated in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Modi said he and Prince Mohammed bin Salman agreed that the 'earliest restoration of regional peace and stability is of utmost importance'. He also thanked the Saudi Crown Prince for looking after the well-being of the Indian community in 'these difficult times'.
Modi said in a separate social media post that he had a productive phone conversation with Bahrain King Hamad.
He said: 'India condemns the attacks on Bahrain and stands in solidarity with its people in this difficult hour. I thank him for the steadfast support extended to the Indian community in Bahrain.'
Modi also spoke with Jordan King Abdullah II and conveyed India's 'deep concern at the evolving situation in the region' and thanked him for taking care of the Indian community in the country.
