'Restoration Of Peace Important': PM Modi Speaks To Iranian President, Discusses Israel Hamas Conflict

During the talk, both leaders expressed severe worries over terrorist attacks, violence, and civilian deaths, emphasising the importance of restoring peace and stability as soon as possible.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Source : PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi denounced "terrorist incidents" during a phone chat with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi about the confrontation between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, according to an official announcement issued on Monday. During the talk, both leaders expressed severe worries over terrorist attacks, violence, and civilian deaths, emphasising the importance of restoring peace and stability as soon as possible. Both presidents agreed that the security and humanitarian crisis in Gaza needed to be resolved as soon as possible.

Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), PM Modi stated: "Good exchange of perspectives with President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran on the difficult situation in West Asia and the Israel-Hamas conflict. Terrorist incidents, violence and loss of civilian lives are serious concerns. Preventing escalation, ensuring continued humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability are important. Welcomed the progress in our bilateral cooperation, including on the Chabahar port."

Good exchange of perspectives with President @raisi_com of Iran on the difficult situation in West Asia and the Israel-Hamas conflict. Terrorist incidents, violence and loss of civilian lives are serious concerns. Preventing escalation, ensuring continued humanitarian aid and…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2023

Earlier on Sunday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called with his Iranian colleague Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, where they addressed the "grave" situation resulting from the Israel-Hamas war.

During the phone call, Jaishankar stressed the necessity of averting escalation of the war and giving humanitarian assistance to Gaza residents.

“Spoke today with Iranian Foreign Minister @Amirabdolahian. Discussed the grave situation in West Asia and the concern of the international community,” the external affairs minister posted on ‘X’. 

“Conveyed the importance of preventing escalation and providing humanitarian support. Agreed to stay in touch,” he said.

Jaishankar spoke over phone with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on Saturday.

Following Hamas terrorists' unprecedented and multi-pronged strikes on Israeli communities on October 7, Israel has launched a huge military onslaught in Gaza.

In Israel, Hamas murdered around 1,400 people and abducted almost 220 others.

According to Gaza officials, the Israeli counter-attack has killed almost 9,000 Palestinians.

Previously, Jaishankar met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, his UAE colleague, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Oman's Foreign Minister, Badr Albusaidi, to examine the situation in West Asia.