Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss rising tensions in West Asia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss rising tensions in West Asia. Returning to X, the BJP leader reiterated India’s commitment to peace and stability in the region.
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He added: “The safety and security of Indian citizens, along with the need for unhindered transit of goods and energy, remains India’s top priority. He reiterated India’s commitment to peace and stability and urged dialogue and diplomacy.”
Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Modi said that India would take steps to protect its energy security in light of the global fuel crisis caused by the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Addressing the NXT Summit 2026 in Delhi on Thursday, Modi said his government has worked in a comprehensive manner to make India “self-reliant” in the energy sector, which, he said, is leading to huge savings.
“Before 2014, India had little storage capacity for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; now, we have large reserves,” Modi said, adding that the government would ensure that its citizens do not face any shortage due to the ongoing conflict.
