PM Modi Speaks To Saudi Crown Prince, Discusses Middle East Situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussed with him the ongoing conflict in West Asia and agreed on the need to ensure freedom of navigation.

In his telephonic conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, the prime minister also reiterated India’s condemnation of attacks on regional energy infrastructure.

“Spoke with Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia,” he said in a post on X.

PM Modi said both leaders agreed on the need to ensure freedom of navigation and keep shipping lines open and secure.

“Thanked him for his continued support for the welfare of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia,” he said.

This was the second telephonic conversation between the prime minister and the crown prince of Saudi Arabia since the West Asia conflict started on February 28.(UPDATED ON 28TH MARCH 2026)