PM Modi strongly criticised the attack on the UAE and expressed solidarity with the country
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India is prepared to extend all possible support for restoring peace and stability in West Asia as he held high-level talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi amid escalating tensions in the region.
During the meeting, PM Modi strongly condemned the recent attack on the United Arab Emirates and reaffirmed India’s solidarity with the Gulf nation during the ongoing crisis.
“India is ready to extend all possible support for the restoration of peace and stability at the earliest,” PM Modi said during the bilateral talks.
Condemning the attack on the UAE, the Prime Minister stated, “The way the UAE was targeted is unacceptable in any form.”
PM Modi also praised Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for handling the volatile regional situation with restraint and maturity.
“In these difficult circumstances, the restraint, courage and wisdom demonstrated by you are highly commendable,” he told the UAE president.
The Prime Minister stressed that India stands firmly with the UAE and would continue supporting efforts aimed at regional peace and stability.
The meeting took place days after three Indian nationals were injured in a fire at the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone following a drone strike last week. The UAE Ministry of Defence attributed the attack to Iran amid the intensifying conflict in West Asia.
PM Modi thanked the UAE leadership for ensuring the safety and welfare of the large Indian community living in the country during the crisis.
A major focus of the discussions was the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime energy routes. PM Modi underlined the importance of maintaining safe and uninterrupted navigation through the strategic waterway.
He said ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open and secure is essential not only for regional stability but also for global energy and food security.
The Prime Minister also stressed the importance of respecting international law amid growing tensions in the Gulf region.
Iran had closed the Strait of Hormuz after the launch of US-Israeli military operations on February 28, triggering major concerns across global energy markets. Nearly 20 per cent of the world’s petroleum supplies pass through the route, making any disruption a serious threat to international trade and fuel supplies.
PM Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi is part of his larger five-nation diplomatic outreach focused on strengthening strategic partnerships, energy security, trade and regional cooperation.
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