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Modi Expands West Asia Outreach, Condemns Energy Strikes and Presses for Safe Passage Through Hormuz

New Delhi signals a focus on de-escalation and energy security, labeling strikes on Gulf infrastructure unacceptable.

Overview

  • On Thursday, Modi spoke with leaders of Qatar, France, Jordan, Oman and Malaysia to press for de-escalation and a return to diplomacy.
  • Across the calls, India and its partners reaffirmed support for safe, free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to protect energy and trade.
  • The foreign ministry labeled attacks on energy installations deeply disturbing and unacceptable and condemned violations of Oman’s and Kuwait’s sovereignty.
  • New Delhi reiterated it will address concerns through dialogue with Tehran rather than join a US-led military coalition to secure the waterway.
  • Separately, two LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, were reported to have reached Indian ports after transiting Hormuz, underscoring efforts to keep supplies moving.