Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to the leaders of the UAE, Israel, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman and Qatar in the last 48 hours amid the fast-evolving conflict situation in the region.
The PM spoke to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman, Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday, and expressed concern over attacks on their countries during the ongoing conflict in West Asia, officials said.
During his telephonic conversations, Modi also discussed with these leaders the welfare and security of the Indian community residing in their countries.
“The Prime Minister spoke to three important leaders from the Gulf region on Tuesday afternoon. He had separate phone calls with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman, Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,” an official said.
During his talks with the leaders, Modi expressed concern over the attacks in their respective countries and discussed the welfare and security of the Indian community residing there.
Around 90 lakh Indians live in the Gulf and West Asia. About 10,000 Indian citizens live, study and work in Iran, while more than 40,000 live in Israel.
Published on March 3, 2026
