Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with five global leaders to discuss the escalating situation in West Asia, emphasising the need for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday, reported news agency ANI.

Talks held with leaders of five countries

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Prime Minister held conversations with the leaders of Oman, Malaysia, France, Jordan and Qatar, outlining India’s position on the ongoing conflict, reported ANI.