New Delhi, March 2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Monday to discuss the West Asia situation and conveyed India's concerns.
During his telephone conversation with Netanyahu, Modi emphasized the safety of civilians as a priority.
"Had a telephone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the current regional situation. Conveyed India's concerns over recent developments and emphasized the safety of civilians as a priority. India reiterates the need for an early cessation of hostilities," Modi said in a post on 'X'.
The telephone conversation took place in the wake of the attack on Iran by the US and Israel and the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran also fired a series of missiles towards Israel and several other West Asian countries.
Prime Minister Modi spoke to the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Sunday night and strongly condemned the attacks on the Gulf nation, saying India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times.