"Received a call from Prez Trump and had useful exchange of views on West Asia," - says PM Modi ::: "We have to face every challenge with patience, restraint and a calm mind" - PM in Rajya Sabha

“Any threat to human life in this war is not in the interest of humanity. 

India is making constant efforts to encourage all sides to reach a peaceful solution,”-- PM in Parliament. 

Trump and Modi discussed 'importance of keeping "Strait of Hormuz open" says US ambassador to India Sergio Gor 

 PM Narendra Modi tweets, 

"Received a call from President Trump and had a useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia. 

India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest. Ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure and accessible is essential for the whole world. 

We agreed to stay in touch regarding efforts towards peace and stability."

Earlier speaking in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi laid out India's strategy, concerns for citizens abroad, and a broader plan to shield the economy from prolonged shocks. 

Modi said three weeks old war has already caused a major energy crisis and disrupted key trade routes.

“This war has created a serious fuel issue in the world. For India, too, this situation is concerning. The war has impacted our trade routes. With this, the routine supply of petrol, diesel, gas and fertilisers has been affected,” he said. 

“Our economy’s fundamentals are strong. The government is keeping a close watch on every changing situation and taking decisions with full seriousness,” he said.

“This crisis is of a different kind and its solutions are also being worked out differently. 

We have to face every challenge with patience, restraint and a calm mind.”

“The adverse impact of this war is likely to remain for a long time,” he said, while assuring citizens that the government is “alert, prepared and working with full seriousness” to safeguard national interests.

The Prime Minister urged states to act swiftly against black marketing and hoarding of essential commodities and to take proactive steps for the poor and migrant workers.

He recalled the coordinated response during the Covid period, calling for a similar “Team India” approach in the current crisis.

“Strict action should be taken at the earliest to ensure smooth supply of essential commodities,” he said.

ENERGY, SHIPPING CONCERNS INTENSIFY

The Prime Minister flagged the situation in the Strait of Hormuz as a major concern, with many global ships stranded and Indian crew members on board.

“Many ships from around the world are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, and a large number of Indian crew members are on board them,” he said.

He added that India is working through diplomacy to ensure safe movement of its vessels and to push for de-escalation.