Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as a “foremost priority” during his phone conversation with the Crown Prince of Kuwait. Modi had expressed similar concern in a telephone conversation with the UAE President on Tuesday night. This is the second time since the beginning of the conflict that the Prime Minister has spoken to the UAE President and the Crown Prince of Kuwait. On his conversation with the UAE President, Modi said: “I spoke with my brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan... and extended my advance Eid greetings to him. We also agreed on the importance of ensuring freedom and safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Source: The Telegraph March 19, 2026 01:26 UTC