US EditionPM Modi Speech in Parliament Live: 'Blockage Strait of Hormuz Is Unacceptable,' PM Modi Says in Lok Sabha
- On Monday, Narendra Modi warned the Lok Sabha that 'The situation in West Asia is worrisome' as the conflict enters its fourth week.
- Because India imports most of its energy, the disruption at the Strait of Hormuz after February 18 affects supplies, as 'A large quantity of crude oil, gas, fertilisers and many essential items comes to India through the Strait of Hormuz route. Since the war began, the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz has become very challenging', Modi said.
- In response, India has mobilised repatriation, operational outreach rooms, 24x7 helplines, and holds strategic petroleum reserves of more than 5.3 million metric tons, working on 6.5 million more.
- On fertilisers, New Delhi noted the government has set up 6 functional urea manufacturing units and expects to import nearly 10 million tonnes of urea this year, diversifying energy sources to 41 countries from 27.
- Modi condemned attacks on commercial ships, saying 'India has opposed attacks on energy and transport infrastructure' and urged Parliament's unified voice to prepare for lasting effects, citing the COVID period.
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India's Prime Minister and President Donald Trump discussed access to the Strait of Ormuz today, the US ambassador to India said.
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Modi, Trump discuss importance of keeping Strait of Hormuz open
March 24 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Tuesday and discussed the situation in the Middle East, including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, U.S. envoy to India Sergio Gor and Modi said in separate posts on X. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Modi, Trump discuss importance of keeping Strait of Hormuz open, U.S. envoy says
March 24 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Tuesday and discussed the situation in the Middle East, including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, U.S. envoy to India Sergio Gor said in a post on X. (Reporting by Shilpa Jamkhandikar; Editing by YP Rajesh)
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