On March 24, 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a telephonic call from the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia.
During the exchange, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s position regarding the necessity of de-escalation and the restoration of peace at the earliest opportunity. A key focus of the discussion was the Strait of Hormuz; the Prime Minister underlined that ensuring the waterway remains open, secure, and accessible is vital for global peace, economic well-being, and stability. Both leaders reached an agreement to maintain communication regarding ongoing efforts to promote regional stability.
The Prime Minister further communicated these points via his official X handle (@narendramodi), tagging @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS.
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* **Source:** Prime Minister's Office / PIB Delhi
* **Post Date:** 24 MAR 2026, 8:48 PM
* **Release ID:** 2244731
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Key Entities Referenced
Shri Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India who advocated for de-escalation and peace restoration in West Asia.
Donald J. Trump: President of the United States who discussed the evolving situation in West Asia with the Indian Prime Minister.
West Asia: The primary geopolitical region subject to discussions regarding peace, stability, and de-escalation.
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime passage identified as vital for global peace, stability, and economic well-being.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister receives telephonic call from US
President on West Asia situation
Posted On: 24 MAR 2026 8:48PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, received a call from the President of the United States of
America, Mr. Donald J. Trump.
The two leaders had a useful exchange of views on the evolving situation in West Asia. The Prime
Minister reiterated that India supports de-escalation and the restoration of peace at the earliest.
The Prime Minister underlined the importance of ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure
and accessible, noting that it is vital for global peace, stability and economic well-being.
Both leaders agreed to remain in touch regarding ongoing efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in
the region.
In a post on X, Shri Modi said;
“Received a call from President Trump and had a useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia.
India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest. Ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz
remains open, secure and accessible is essential for the whole world. We agreed to stay in touch regarding
efforts towards peace and stability.
@realDonaldTrump
@POTUS”
Received a call from President Trump and had a useful exchange of views on the
situation in West Asia. India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at
the earliest. Ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure and
accessible is essential for the whole world.…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 24, 2026
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