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PM Modi speaks with UAE President, PM Sunak; discusses ‘West Asia’ development

PM Modi and UAE President called for an early resolution of the security and humanitarian situation

November 4, 2023

PM Modi, UAE President, UK PM Rishi Sunak hold talks to discuss means to strengthen bilateral relations, exchange views on the situation in West Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders exchanged views on the developments in the West Asian region.

Both leaders expressed deep concerns over terrorism, the deteriorating security situation, and the loss of civilian lives.

PM Modi wrote on X, “Had a good conversation with my brother HH Mohamed Bin Zayed, President of UAE, on the West Asia situation. We share deep concerns at terrorism, the deteriorating security situation, and the loss of civilian lives. We agree on the need for early resolution of the security and humanitarian situation and that a durable regional peace, security, and stability is in everyone’s interest.”

Had a good conversation with my brother HH @MohamedBinZayed, President of UAE, on the West Asia situation. We share deep concerns at the terrorism, deteriorating security situation and loss of civilian lives. We agree on the need for early resolution of the security and…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 3, 2023

The two leaders called for an early resolution of the security and humanitarian situation. They emphasized the importance of durable peace, security, and stability in the region, official sources said.

They also reiterated their commitment to continue to strengthen bilateral cooperation in diverse areas within the framework of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

PM Modi also spoke to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

He tweeted, “Earlier this evening, spoke to UK PM Rishi Sunak. Discussed means to strengthen bilateral relations and exchanged views on the situation in West Asia. We agree that there is no place for terror and violence. Death of civilians is a serious concern. Need to work towards regional peace, security, stability and continued humanitarian assistance.”

Earlier this evening, spoke to UK PM @RishiSunak. Discussed means to strengthen bilateral relations and exchanged views on the situation in West Asia. We agree that there is no place for terror and violence. Death of civilians is a serious concern. Need to work towards regional…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 3, 2023