New Delhi, March 3 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a "productive" telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, amidst the ongoing tensions in the region due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.
During the call, PM Modi condemned the violation of Kuwait's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and asserted that India stands with the people of the country in this difficult hour.
"Had a productive telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Kuwait, H.H. Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. India condemns the violation of Kuwait's sovereignty and territorial integrity and stands with its people in this difficult hour," PM Modi posted on X after the call.
"We emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in restoring regional peace and stability. We appreciated the Kuwaiti leadership's continued support in ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian community in Kuwait," he added.
Besides Kuwait, PM Modi has also spoken with the leaders of the UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar in the last two days, as India continues to engage with the governments of the region, as well as other key partners, regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran and the Gulf region.
Earlier in the day, Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the country's "strongest condemnation" of the "brutal Iranian attack" targeting the US Embassy in Kuwait City.
"This attack constitutes a flagrant violation of all international norms and laws, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions and the 1961 Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic Relations, which grant immunity to diplomatic premises and personnel, even in cases of armed conflict. The Ministry reiterates the State of Kuwait's right to take all necessary measures to protect its security, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens and residents," read a statement issued by the ministry.
The Embassy of India in Kuwait is also fully engaged in assisting Indian passengers stranded in Kuwait due to the temporary closure of airspace.
Embassy officials have remained in regular contact with the stranded passengers and are closely coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities, as well as the management of the respective hotels and airlines.