Asserting that India is advocating dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the West Asia crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that attacks on commercial ships and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable and the government is in touch with suppliers from different countries to meet oil and gas needs.

He termed the ongoing conflict as “worrisome” and said the challenges posed by the crisis have economic, national security and humanitarian aspects. Modi said that the government is in constant touch with suppliers from various countries to ensure that oil and gas supplies continue.