Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Photo: PMO/ANI Video Grab
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (March 17, 2026) spoke to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, discussed with him the current situation in West Asia and agreed on ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
During his telephonic conversation, Mr. Modi strongly condemned all attacks on the Gulf country and agreed with the UAE leader to continue to work together for the early restoration of peace, security and stability in West Asia.
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“Spoke with my brother HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and conveyed advance Eid greetings.”
“We discussed the current situation in West Asia. Reiterated India’s strong condemnation of all attacks on the UAE that have resulted in loss of innocent lives and damage to civilian infrastructure,” Mr. Modi said in a post on X.
Mr. Modi said he and the UAE President agreed on the importance of ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
“We will continue to work together for the early restoration of peace, security and stability in the region,” he said.
This was for the second time Mr. Modi spoke to the UAE President ever since U.S.-Israel attacked Iran.
Iran has retaliated by attacking several Gulf countries.
Mr. Modi also spoke to a number of leaders from West Asia since the current conflict started and that include those from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, Israel and Iran.
Published – March 17, 2026 11:42 pm IST
