PM Modi speaks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, stresses safe navigation through Strait of Hormuz
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on 17 March 2026, conveyed advance Eid greetings and agreed on the importance of safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, on 17 March 2026 and conveyed advance Eid greetings. The two leaders discussed the situation in West Asia, and the Prime Minister reiterated India's strong condemnation of all attacks on the UAE that caused loss of innocent lives and damage to civilian infrastructure. Both sides agreed on the importance of ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and said they would keep working together for early restoration of peace, security and stability in the region.
Key facts
- Date
- 17 March 2026
- Leaders
- PM Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Key point
- Safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
- India's stand
- Strong condemnation of attacks on the UAE
Practice MCQs 1 questions
On 17 March 2026, PM Narendra Modi spoke with the President of which country and stressed safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — United Arab Emirates
PM Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the two agreed on safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.