As conflict engulfs West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ramped up India’s diplomatic offensive Tuesday, holding telephonic parleys with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. The focus: grave concerns over the unfolding crisis and ensuring the welfare of Indians in these nations.
Conversations touched on the fallout from fresh attacks, with PM Modi probing the status of Indian nationals’ security. Regional peace preservation emerged as a core theme, alongside pledges for joint action to shield expatriates. Reaffirming deep-rooted Gulf alliances, India committed to ongoing synergy.
This sequence builds on Monday’s dialogue with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, amid fearsome US-Israel-Iran clashes spilling into adjacent territories via missiles and counterstrikes, stranding Indians.
PM Modi shared insights on X about the Jordan call, reiterating India’s solidarity with Jordan’s stability and citizens. Gratitude flowed for the King’s vigilance over Indians in his realm.
Preceded by condemnations of strikes on Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, these interactions reveal India’s dual strategy: expatriate protection paramount, coupled with global advocacy for dialogue over destruction. Traditional ties with Jordan, steeped in respect and reciprocity, were spotlighted once more.