NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level telephonic conversation with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, on March 28, 2026. The discussion centered on the escalating conflict in West Asia and its implications for global stability.
During the call, PM Modi expressed deep concern over the regional situation and emphasized several critical points:
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Energy Security: The Prime Minister reiterated India’s strong condemnation of recent attacks on regional energy infrastructure, which have threatened global supply chains.
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Maritime Safety: Both leaders reached a consensus on the urgent need to ensure freedom of navigation and to keep vital shipping lines open and secure amid rising tensions in the Gulf and Red Sea.
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Indian Diaspora: PM Modi extended his gratitude to the Crown Prince for the Saudi government’s continued support and welfare of the nearly 4 million Indians residing in the Kingdom.
Strategic Context
This conversation marks the second major interaction between the two leaders since the current West Asia conflict intensified in late February 2026. The dialogue is part of India’s broader diplomatic outreach to ensure the safety of over 1 crore Indian nationals in the region and to mitigate the economic impact of fuel price volatility and disrupted trade routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
The call follows a meeting between External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan, on the sidelines of the G7 meeting in France, highlighting the continuous coordination between New Delhi and Riyadh.
