PM Modi speaks to Israeli PM Netanyahu: Conveys India's concerns, safety of civilians and more | FULL statement

PM Modi speaks to Israeli PM Netanyahu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, today, Monday, March 2, to discuss the current regional situation.

During the call, the Prime Minister conveyed India's concerns regarding recent developments and emphasised the safety of civilians as a priority. The Prime Minister Modi further reiterated India's position on the need for an early cessation of hostilities.

"Had a telephone call with PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the current regional situation. Conveyed India's concerns over recent developments and emphasised the safety of civilians as a priority. India reiterates the need for an early cessation of hostilities," Modi said in a post on 'X'.

In a subsequent post, he added, "I spoke by phone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the current regional situation. I expressed India's concern regarding the recent developments and emphasised that the security of citizens is the utmost priority. India reiterates the need for an early cessation of hostilities."

The telephonic conversation took place in the wake of the attack on Iran by the US and Israel and the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Middle East tensions: PM Modi Chairs Cabinet Committee on Security meeting

PM Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in the national capital on Sunday, March 1, amid growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following US-Israel strikes on Iran.

The meeting was held at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, the official residence of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Modi returned to Delhi after his two-day visit to Puducherry and Madurai, where he participated in National Democratic Alliance (NDA) election campaign events ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. During his tour, he inaugurated key central government infrastructure projects in Tamil Nadu, focusing on national highways and railways, aimed at improving connectivity and boosting economic development in the region.

The meeting came in the aftermath of Israel and the US' coordinated airstrikes across multiple Iranian cities, targeting Iranian military command centres, air-defence systems, missile sites, and key regime infrastructure.

India's solidarity with UAE

PM Modi also said he spoke with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and strongly condemned the recent attacks on the UAE, expressing condolences over the loss of lives.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said he conveyed India's solidarity with the UAE.

"Spoke with the President of the UAE, my brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Strongly condemned the attacks on the UAE and condoled the loss of lives in these attacks. India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times. Thanked him for taking care of the Indian community living in the UAE. We support de-escalation, regional peace, security and stability."

With inputs from ANI/PTI.