Modi speaks to Kuwait Crown Prince; says safe, free navigation through Strait of Hormuz top priority

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Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah shakes hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File image: KUNA/Handout via REUTERS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi connected Wednesday (March 18, 2026) exchanged views connected the evolving concern successful West Asia with Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and said ensuring harmless and escaped navigation done the Strait of Hormuz remained the foremost priority.

In their telephonic conversation, the 2 leaders agreed that sustained diplomatic engagement remained indispensable for determination bid and stability.

"Spoke with HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of Kuwait, and conveyed greetings connected the upcoming festival of Id. We exchanged views connected the evolving concern successful West Asia and shared concerns implicit caller developments," Mr. Modi said successful a station connected X.

The Prime Minister reiterated India's condemnation of attacks connected Kuwait's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Mr. Modi besides thanked the Crown Prince for the continued enactment for the information and well-being of the Indian assemblage successful Kuwait.

This was the 2nd clip the Prime Minister spoke to the Kuwaiti person since the West Asia struggle started astir 3 weeks agone erstwhile the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, drafting retaliation from Iran which besides targeted respective Gulf countries.

Mr. Modi has spoken to a fig of leaders of West Asia since the existent struggle started. They see leaders from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE, Oman, Jordan, Israel and Iran.

Published - March 19, 2026 12:04 americium IST

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