PM Modi and UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (File photo) NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi spoke to the UAE President, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for the second time since the war started in West Asia on Feb 28 and reiterated India’s strong condemnation of all attacks on the Gulf country, which have resulted in loss of innocent lives and damage to civilian infrastructure. The talks took place amid reports of fresh attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure by Iranian drones.The PM said in an X post the leaders 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, while also conveying Eid greetings to the president. India has a critical energy partnership with the UAE which, according to Indian govt, is the fourth-largest source of crude and the second-largest source of LNG and LPG for India.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran calls Israeli bombing of fuel depots ‘ecocide’; Trump warns Nato over war fallout’We don’t need help!’ Trump explodes after Nato, other nations refuse to take part in Iran warAudio Details Iran Strike Aftermath: Mojtaba survives ‘Blue Sparrow’ hit; family and commanders killedApart from the safety and security of the Indian diaspora, India’s immediate concern about the conflict is the impact on its LPG supplies through the Strait of Hormuz that is effectively blockaded by Iran. As govt said earlier this week, India has chosen dialogue and diplomacy with Tehran to address its concerns instead of entertaining any thought about joining a US-led military coalition to secure the key waterway. India is currently also engaged with the UAE, a Brics partner, for a consensus in the grouping for a joint statement on the West Asia situation. India, which hold Brics presidency, reiterated Tuesday an agreement remained elusive for now. “Look, we hold the Presidency of Brics. It works on consensus. In this conflict, several members are involved, and it is difficult to bridge the gap in their positions. But we remain engaged with everyone,” said Randhir Jaiswal, the MEA spokesperson.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Will Maintain Exports Again’: Piyush Goyal Highlights India’s ‘Stable’ Trade Amid West Asia WarSupreme Court Strikes Down Three-Month Rule, Grants Equal Maternity Leave To Adoptive Mothers Too‘Culture Erased’ Claim Sparks Row Over Hindu Temple In Dallas Fort, Targets Indian Community OnlineIndia Urges UN Reform Amid Iran War, Seeks BRICS Unity As Conflict Divides Members’Bapu Wanted To…’: Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Scathing Attack On Congress Over VB-G RAM G BillNo Petrol Or Diesel Price Hike For Now Says Centre Amid West Asia Oil Market Volatility Crisis’Bundled Up And Thrown Into Jail’: Sonam Wangchuk In First Remarks After Release From NSA DetentionLok Sabha Revokes Suspension Of 8 Oppn MPs, Warns Against Placards, AI PicturesCentre Confirms All Indian Sailors, Ships Are Safe As LPG Vessels Shivalik, Nanda Devi Dock In IndiaDial PM Modi For Peace: Finland Backs India To Broker Ceasefire, Urges Trump To Call Delhi123Photostories15 die after drinking milk contaminated with ethylene glycol: How to do milk purity test and 5 other calcium-rich foods to consumeThe Great Indian Kapil Show 4 Finale: David Dhawan on Salman Khan asking him to tell Akshay Kumar not to touch him during ‘MSK’ Shoot; Kapil Sharma recalls doing Hans Baliye with wife GinniChaitra Navratri 2026: How to make Makhana Dosa for breakfast at home11 iconic Maharashtrian street foods that define regional flavours5 signs your workout routine is stressing you out instead of helping youWaiting for ‘Dhurandhar 2’? Watch these 5 English spy thrillers ahead of the sequel releaseWhy your brain struggles to switch off at night: Neurologist explains the ‘wired-tired’ cycle9 strange objects floating in space that still exist5 weird and silly things people in love do, according to psychologyFrom B-2 bombers to F-35 stealth jets: US air force assets deployed near Iran – in pics123Hot PicksDoha travel alertLadakh statehood ralliesRasgulla choking deathGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingMagic JohnsonIndia LPG TankerGreen Card HoldersTaylor SwiftTeam VenezuelaGreen Card HoldersAssembly election dateWWE Raw NewsCarlos Correa WifeEid ul fitr 2026
PM Modi and UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (File photo)
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi spoke to the UAE President, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for the second time since the war started in West Asia on Feb 28 and reiterated India’s strong condemnation of all attacks on the Gulf country, which have resulted in loss of innocent lives and damage to civilian infrastructure. The talks took place amid reports of fresh attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure by Iranian drones.The PM said in an X post the leaders 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, while also conveying Eid greetings to the president. India has a critical energy partnership with the UAE which, according to Indian govt, is the fourth-largest source of crude and the second-largest source of LNG and LPG for India.Apart from the safety and security of the Indian diaspora, India’s immediate concern about the conflict is the impact on its LPG supplies through the Strait of Hormuz that is effectively blockaded by Iran. As govt said earlier this week, India has chosen dialogue and diplomacy with Tehran to address its concerns instead of entertaining any thought about joining a US-led military coalition to secure the key waterway. India is currently also engaged with the UAE, a Brics partner, for a consensus in the grouping for a joint statement on the West Asia situation. India, which hold Brics presidency, reiterated Tuesday an agreement remained elusive for now. “Look, we hold the Presidency of Brics. It works on consensus. In this conflict, several members are involved, and it is difficult to bridge the gap in their positions. But we remain engaged with everyone,” said Randhir Jaiswal, the MEA spokesperson.
