New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership on the global stage, amid the current situation in West Asia, the Israel-Iran war and emphasised that PM Modi’s words carry weight globally, and people believe in his leadership.
“At this time, every country in the world is looking towards a world leader, and that name is PM Narendra Modi… PM Modi’s statement that peace should be achieved is important. His words carry weight. People believe in his words and will continue to believe,” he said.
He was reacting to PM Modi’s recent telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with PM Modi expressing deep concern over recent escalations and advocating for immediate de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy.
Earlier in the day, following the US strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the President of Iran over the phone and was briefed on the evolving situation in the region, sources said on Sunday.
Pezeshkian said that, according to sources, India’s voice and role were important in restoring regional peace and stability. According to sources, the phone call came from Pezeshkian and lasted for 45 minutes.
During the call, Iranian President Pezeshkian described India as a friend and partner in promoting regional peace, security and stability. The Iranian President thanked the Prime Minister for India’s position and call for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy.
During their telephonic exchange, Prime Minister expressed deep concern over the recent escalations. Emphasizing the importance of dialogue and diplomacy, PM Modi reiterated that de-escalation is imperative for ensuring long-term regional peace, security, and stability.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “Spoke with President of Iran @drpezeshkian. We discussed in detail about the current situation. Expressed deep concern at the recent escalations. Reiterated our call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward and for early restoration of regional peace, security and stability.”
PM modi emphasised the need for a peaceful resolution and added, “Reiterated our call for immediate de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward and for early restoration of regional peace, security and stability.”
US on Sunday launched strikes on three underground nuclear facilities in Iran. Speaking from the White House, Trump announced that America carried out “massive precision” strikes on Iran and warned the latter of further retaliation if peace was not achieved. (ANI)
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