Amidst Iran-Israel tension, PM Modi discussed the security of Indians with the leaders of Oman and Kuwait. He expressed concern over the attacks. Security has been tightened in the Gulf countries, restrictions have been imposed in UAE and drones have been banned in Oman.
New Delhi: The increasing tension between Iran and Israel is also affecting the Gulf countries, where a large number of Indians live. Amidst this crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, taking an important step, has spoken on phone to the Sultan of Oman and the Crown Prince of Kuwait. PM spoke to leaders of 8 countries in 24 hours. He talked about maintaining peace, finding a way out through talks and keeping Indians safe. Modi spoke to the heads of 1. UAE 2. Israel 3. Saudi Arabia 4. Jordan 5. Bahrain 6. Oman 7. Kuwait 8. Qatar.
PM Modi expressed concern over the attacks on both the countries and also raised the issue of security of Indians living there. According to the PMO, this afternoon PM Modi spoke over phone with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman and Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. The PMO said that in his conversation with the two leaders, the Prime Minister expressed concern over the attacks and also discussed the security of the Indian community.
Amid the war-like situation in West Asia, strictness has been increased in the Gulf countries. A fire broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a drone attack. Due to this, restrictions have been imposed on roads in Fujairah. The road from Port Tunnel to Village Bridge has been closed and debris of the drone has also been found there.
On the other hand, Oman has also tightened security in its airspace. The country’s Civil Aviation Authority has issued a circular banning all types of drones and air sports activities until further orders. This decision was announced in a circular today itself. Under this order, the flight of all drones used for government, commercial and entertainment has been banned with immediate effect. Apart from this, this ban will also apply to paragliding, paramotor and other air sports.