Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday briefed the Rajya Sabha on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and India’s position amid gas and oil supply disruptions. Besides being in contact with Gulf leaders, PM Modi informed the Parliament that India is also in contact with Iran, Israel, and the United States for de-escalation and opening up of Strait of Hormuz.
Check key highlights from PM Modi’s Rajya Sabha speech on Middle East war:
He highlighted that if the war situation lasts long, it could have serious problems for the economy. To meet the demands of this ever-changing conflict, the government is working with a strategy for every impact—short-term, medium-term, and long-term, he affirmed.
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Check key highlights from PM Modi’s Rajya Sabha speech on Middle East war:
- Many ships from around the world are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, with a very large number of Indian crew members among them.This is also a major concern for India.
- In such a dire situation, it is essential that a unified voice for peace and dialogue emanate from this august House of India’s Parliament to the entire world.
- The security of around one crore Indians living and working in the Gulf countries, working there is also a major concern for India.
- This war raging in West Asia has been going on for more than three weeks. This war has created a serious energy crisis across the entire world
- Attacks on commercial ships and disruptions in international waterways like the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable. India has condemned attacks on civilians, civil infrastructure, and infrastructure related to energy and transport
- Since the beginning of the war, I have spoken on the phone with the heads of state of most countries in West Asia in two rounds. We are in constant contact with all countries of the Gulf. We are also in contact with Iran, Israel, and America.
- India’s goal is to restore peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy. The prime minister has also discussed de-escalation and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz with them.
- Through diplomacy, India is making continuous efforts even in this war-like atmosphere to ensure the safe passage of Indian ships.
- Since the war, the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has become very challenging.But despite the adverse circumstances, our government has made efforts to pave the way through dialogue, through diplomacy.
- Government’s effort is to ensure that oil and gas supplies reach India from wherever possible.The country is also witnessing the results of every such effort.In the past few days, ships carrying crude oil and LPG have arrived in India from many countries around the world.Our efforts in this direction will continue in the coming days as well.
- The fundamentals of India’s economy are strong.And the government is keeping an eye on the constantly changing situation.The government is working with a strategy for every impact—short-term, medium-term, and long-term.
- The government has made necessary preparations for adequate supply of fertilizers.The government’s continuous effort is that no crisis burden falls on the farmers. PM Modi assured the country’s farmers once again that the government stands with them in resolving every challenge.
