India, March 24 -- Shortly after a phone call with US President Donald Trump over the escalating conflict with Iran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake regarding the energy crisis brought on by the US-Iran war.

Taking to X, PM Modi stated that his phone call with the Sri Lankan leader focused on the global energy crisis due to the West Asia conflict.

"We reviewed progress on key initiatives aimed at strengthening India-Sri Lanka energy cooperation and enhancing regional security. As close and trusted partners, we reaffirmed our commitment to work closely together in addressing shared challenges," he added further on X.

Amid the energy supply crisis triggered by the outbreak...