Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep concern about the ongoing conflict in West Asia. He said that dialogue and diplomacy are the only path to peace. This war is not only affecting trade and energy supply, but has also become a major threat to the security of about 1 crore Indians living in Gulf countries. The PM has appealed to the entire world to unite to end this crisis and said that India always stands in favor of peace.
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What will be the impact on the security of Indian immigrants and the country?
The safety of people of Indian origin living in Gulf countries and the sailors working there is the biggest priority for the Government of India. The Prime Minister told the Parliament that this crisis can last for a long time, so we need to be prepared for every situation. India has termed the attacks on merchant ships and blockage of sea routes as completely wrong. The government is now emphasizing on increasing the production of LPG gas domestically so that the common man does not face any problem due to stoppage of international supply.
India took these big steps to restore peace
India is advocating a peaceful solution to this matter without taking any side. In the last few days, many important steps have been taken by the Government of India which can be seen in the table given below:
Step Details Diplomatic talks PM Modi spoke on phone to the leaders of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Iran, Oman and Kuwait. Defense Review Defense Minister Rajnath Singh held a high-level meeting with the three army chiefs and CDS. Security alert Coastal, border and cyber security agencies have been put on high alert across the country. Shipping Monitoring: Monitoring of sea routes has been increased so that Indian ships can get safe passage.
India has made it clear that attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure will not be accepted under any circumstances. The Prime Minister has urged the countrymen to remain united in these challenging times and support peace efforts. The government is paying full attention to ensure that there is no interruption in the supply of crude oil and other essential goods coming from Gulf countries.
