PM Modi speaks with leaders of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Jordan on West Asia situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on 2 March 2026 with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, King Hamad of Bahrain and King Abdullah II of Jordan on the evolving situation in West Asia.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on 2 March 2026 with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain and King Abdullah II of Jordan about the evolving situation in West Asia. He strongly condemned the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia and Bahrain as violations of their sovereignty, and said early restoration of regional peace was of utmost importance. In each call he thanked the leader for looking after the Indian community. The same day, the Civil Aviation Ministry said Indian airlines were rerouting long-haul flights around restricted airspace, and IndiGo planned 10 special relief flights from Jeddah on 3 March.
Key facts
- Date
- 2 March 2026
- Leaders
- Mohammed bin Salman (Saudi Arabia); King Hamad (Bahrain); King Abdullah II (Jordan)
- India's position
- Condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia and Bahrain; called for early peace
- Diaspora
- Thanked leaders for care of Indian community
- Aviation
- IndiGo: 10 relief flights from Jeddah on 3 March
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which leader, who is both Crown Prince and Prime Minister of his country, did PM Modi speak with on 2 March 2026 about the West Asia situation?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Mohammed bin Salman
PM Modi held discussions with Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.