Situation in West Asia is concerning: PM Modi, what more Prime Minister told?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on the ongoing conflict in West Asia. He said the situation in West Asia is concerning at this time. PM Modi said in the past two-three weeks, Jaishankar and Hardeep Puri have provided the necessary information to the House on this matter: PM
PM Modi said this crisis has been going on now for more than three weeks, It is having a very adverse impact on the global economy and on people's lives, the entire world is urging all parties for the earliest resolution of this crisis, he said.
PM Modi said this region is important to us for yet another reason ,as nearly one crore Indians live and work in the Gulf countries.
Among the commercial ships that sail in these seas, the number of Indian crew members is also very high, PM told.
PM said that due to these several reasons, India's concerns are naturally high, it is essential that a unanimous and united voice from India's Parliament on this crisis reaches the world.
India has extensive trade relations with countries at war and affected by war
PM said India has extensive trade relations with countries at war and affected by war, The region where the war is taking place is also an important route for our trade with other countries of the world.
Movement of ships through Strait of Hormuz has become highly challenging
A large quantity of essential items such as crude oil, gas, and fertilizers come to India through the Strait of Hormuz, Since the war began, the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has become highly challenging.
Despite this, our government has been trying to ensure that the supply of petrol, diesel and gas is not affected much and common families of the country face minimum inconvenience, This has been our focus, PM added.
India has always stood for peace
India has always stood for peace in the interest of humanity, Dialogue and diplomacy are the only solutions to this problem, said PM Modi. "Our efforts are aimed at reducing tensions and ending this conflict," he added.
Putting anyone's life at risk in this war is not in the interest of humanity, India's efforts are to encourage all parties to reach a peaceful resolution as soon as possible, Modi added.