Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canada’s Mark Carney engaged in vital consultations in New Delhi on Monday, tackling head-on the escalating Iran crisis amid broader Middle East unrest. Their wide-ranging exchange covered key world affairs, zeroing in on the Gulf’s fraught dynamics.
In the meeting, Modi conveyed intense concern regarding recent incidents linked to India, Iran, and the extended Gulf area, as per Foreign Ministry’s Secretary (East) P. Kumaran during a post-visit briefing. The PM implored parties to shun escalation, advocating robust dialogue and diplomatic maneuvers to soothe tensions and tackle core disputes.
Upholding national sovereignty and regional unity is paramount, Modi asserted. Missions across the region are liaising with Indian communities, urging caution, sustained embassy links, and compliance with local safety edicts.
At the ensuing joint press event, Modi affirmed India’s consistent advocacy for peace in turbulent times. ‘Democracies in solidarity bolster stability’s cause,’ he said. West Asia’s turmoil weighs heavily on India, which backs dialogue-driven solutions and close ties with regional powers to ensure citizen safety.
These remarks gain urgency post US-Israel assaults on Iran’s missile and defense setups, signaling India’s push for measured global responses.