Indian Prime Minister Modi posted today: "Had a conversation with His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, discussing the ongoing conflicts in West Asia.
I reiterated India's condemnation of attacks targeting energy infrastructure in the region. We agreed that freedom of navigation must be ensured and shipping routes must remain safe and uninterrupted. I thank him for his consistent support for the welfare of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia."
Commentary: This statement by Modi reflects a pragmatic self-preservation strategy. India heavily relies on Middle Eastern oil and maritime shipping lanes, so it only condemns actions that damage energy facilities or threaten sea route security—avoiding entanglement in factional alignments. By maintaining good relations with Saudi Arabia to secure energy supplies, India aims to safeguard its core interests amid the chaos in the Middle East, without hastily taking sides and inviting trouble.
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