Diplomatic stir amid the world’s biggest energy crisis The world is currently standing on the brink of a big energy crisis. The Iran war has now entered its fourth week and it is likely to have a direct impact on the pockets of the common man. Amidst this tense and unstable environment, US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have had a long conversation. Trump has not only described PM Modi as a leader who ‘knows how to get things done’, but has also made it clear that relations between India and America will become even stronger in the future.
‘We know how to give results’ – Trump’s big statement
In a special message issued through the US Embassy in India, Donald Trump has expressed his full confidence in the Indian leadership. He says that the excellent partnership between India and America will touch new heights in the future. Praising his and PM Modi’s working style, Trump said that both of them are people who know how to get things done. He also added that this cannot be said about most of the leaders in today’s era. The US administration has made it clear that India’s role is indispensable in maintaining peace and stability in the ‘Indo-Pacific’ region.
Discussion on Middle East war
The main focus of the phone discussion between these two top leaders on Tuesday was the growing dispute in West Asia (Middle East). The entire world economy has been shaken due to the war, because the global energy supply chain has been badly affected. If oil does not reach the world markets, the inflation graph will go up in every country. Sensing this serious danger, Trump and Modi laid maximum emphasis on keeping the ‘Strait of Hormuz’ open and safe. This is an important sea route of the world, from where huge supplies of crude oil come.
Efforts to restore peace continue
Giving details of this conversation on the social media platform ‘Ax’, Prime Minister Modi said that the main goal of both the countries is to restore peace in this region as soon as possible. India has made it clear that keeping the Strait of Hormuz safe and open is essential for the well-being of the entire world. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gore has also confirmed that the two leaders have discussed in depth the situation in West Asia. This is the first time since the beginning of the war that the top leadership of both the countries have discussed directly to resolve this crisis.
Diplomacy to save the global economy
Earlier on March 23, a long phone conversation took place between Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During this, both the leaders talked in detail about the situation in West Asia and its adverse effects on the international economy. The focus of both countries is mainly on energy security.