New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Tuesday, he spoke to the Sultan of Oman and the Crown Prince of Kuwait, expressing concern over recent attacks and reviewing the security situation of Indian communities in the two Gulf countries amid rising tensions in the Middle East.Prime Minister Modi spoke on the phone with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman. He also spoke with Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Hamad Mubarak Al Sabah.In both discussions, the Prime Minister expressed India’s concerns over the attacks in their respective countries and discussed the welfare and security of Indians living there.
Later, the Prime Minister also spoke with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. He condemned the attack on Qatar and thanked Qatari leaders for their support and care for the Indian community in Qatar.In the past 48 hours, Prime Minister Modi has spoken to the leaders of the following countries: UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, QatarThe outreach is part of India’s ongoing diplomatic engagement with Gulf partners following recent escalations in the region and the expansion of the conflict between the United States and IranWith a large Indian diaspora living and working in the Gulf, New Delhi has been closely monitoring the situation and in touch with regional leaders to ensure their safety.The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement that India was “deeply concerned” about the conflict between Iran and the Gulf region on February 28, 2026, and urged all parties to exercise restraint, avoid escalation and prioritize the safety of civilians.“Unfortunately, the situation in the region continues to deteriorate significantly during Ramadan,” the MEA said, noting that the conflict has intensified and spread to other countries, disrupting normal life and economic activity.India claims that nearly 10 million Indian citizens live and work in the Gulf region, and their safety and well-being are its top priority. “We cannot turn a blind eye to any developments that negatively impact them,” the MEA said, adding that India’s trade and energy supply chains pass through the region and any major disruption would have serious economic consequences.India also reiterated its opposition to attacks on commercial ships and said that some Indian nationals have been killed or missing as a result of such incidents in recent days.Against this backdrop, New Delhi “strongly reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy” and called for an early end to the conflict. The government expresses its sorrow for the loss of life.Indian embassies and consulates in the affected countries are in close contact with nationals and community organizations to issue advisories and provide assistance to the stranded people. The foreign ministry said the prime minister and foreign minister have been in contact with their counterparts in the region and the government will continue to monitor developments and make decisions based on national interests.
