Prime Minister Modi expresses deep concern at the terrorist incidents, violence and loss of civilian lives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked with Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi on Monday (November 6, 2023) and exchanged views on the difficult situation in the West Asia region and the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.

During the telephone conversation, Prime Minister Modi expressed his deep concern at the terrorist incidents, violence and loss of civilian lives. He reiterated India’s longstanding and consistent position on the Israel-Palestine issue. President Raisi shared his assessment of the situation.

“Both the leaders emphasised on the need for preventing escalation, ensuring continued humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability,” the PMO said.  

Additionally, the leaders also reviewed and positively assessed progress in multifaceted bilateral cooperation. They welcomed focus and priority accorded to Chabahar port in Iran for improving regional connectivity.

Prime Minister Modi and President Raisi agreed to remain in touch given shared interest in regional peace, security and stability, the PMO added.
“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 early restoration of peace and stability are important. Welcomed the progress in our bilateral cooperation, including on the Chabahar port,” Prime Minister Modi wrote on social media platform X.
 
Prime Minister Modi’s telephone conversation with President Raisi was part of his ongoing interaction with world leaders in the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
 
On October 27, 2023, Prime Minister Modi had a telephone conversation with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and discussed the need for early peace and stability in West Asia. During the conversation, the two leaders shared their concerns regarding terrorism and violence as well as loss of civilian lives. Both leaders expressed their shared concern at terrorism, violence and loss of civilian lives, the PMO added.
 
Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s long-standing and principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue. He also highlighted India’s development partnership and humanitarian aid for the people of Palestine.
 
Prime Minister Modi has also talked with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Jordanian King Abdullah II as well as Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and discussed the situation after the Israel-Hamas conflict began.
 
He had earlier received a call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on October 10, 2023. His Israeli counterpart updated Prime Minister Modi on the ongoing situation after the terrorist attacks on Israel by Hamas militants on October 7, 2023.