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Prime Minister Narendra Modi connected Thursday (March 19, 2026) spoke to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, and discussed with them the West Asia situation, favouring de-escalation of the struggle successful the portion and consequent restoration of bid and stability.
In his abstracted telephonic conversations with the 2 leaders, Mr. Modi besides stressed the request for harmless and escaped navigation done the Strait of Hormuz.
"Had a productive speech with my member Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and conveyed beforehand Eid greetings to the radical of Oman. We agreed connected the request to prioritize dialog and diplomacy for de-escalation and consequent restoration of bid and stability," Mr. Modi said successful a station connected X.
The PM reiterated India's condemnation of the usurpation of Oman's sovereignty and territorial integrity and appreciated its efforts to facilitate the harmless instrumentality of thousands of people, including Indian nationals.
"India and Oman basal for harmless and escaped navigation done the Strait of Hormuz," helium said.
In his speech with Mr. Ibrahim, Mr. Modi conveyed his lukewarm greetings to his Malaysian counterpart and the radical of the state connected the juncture of the upcoming festival of Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
"We besides discussed the profoundly concerning concern successful West Asia and reaffirmed our shared committedness to de-escalation and the aboriginal restoration of bid and stableness done dialog and diplomacy," helium said.
This was Mr. Modi's 2nd speech with the Sultan of Oman since the United States and Israel attacked Iran connected February 28 and the Islamic Republic retaliated by attacking respective of its Gulf neighbours.
Mr. Modi has besides spoken to respective satellite leaders, including those from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE, Jordan, Israel and Iran, since the struggle began.
