‘India stands in solidarity’: PM Modi speaks to UAE President, condemns attacks on Gulf nation
The Hindu
PM Modi expresses India's solidarity with the UAE, condemning recent attacks and emphasizing support for regional peace and stability.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (March 1, 2026) night spoke to the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and condemned the attacks on the Gulf nation, saying India stands in solidarity with the UAE in these difficult times.
Mr. Modi also thanked the UAE President for taking care of the Indian community living in the Gulf nation, and said New Delhi supports de-escalation, regional peace, security and stability.
"Spoke with 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," Mr. Modi wrote on X.
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