Modi speaks to Netherlands PM; discusses West Asia situation

New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with his Netherlands counterpart, Rob Jetten, and exchanged views on the situation in West Asia, underscoring the need for an early restoration of peace and stability in the region.

During the telephonic conversation, the two leaders also discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Netherlands ties.

"Pleased to speak with Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, today. We discussed ways to further strengthen India-Netherlands ties," Modi said on X.The leaders highlighted the potential for cooperation in key areas such as semiconductors, mega water projects, green hydrogen and talent mobility.


"Also exchanged views on the situation in West Asia and emphasised the need for early restoration of peace and stability in the region," he said.

The prime minister has spoken to several world leaders ever since the West Asia conflict started on February 28. These include leaders from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Iran, France, Israel and Malaysia.

US President Donald Trump has also spoken with Modi, after which the prime minister said they had a "useful exchange of views" on the situation in West Asia.

The conflict started with attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, following which the Persian nation also targeted its neighbours and Israel.

Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route through which 20 per cent of the world's energy is transported. Since the conflict, very few ships are allowed by Iran to cross it.