India, March 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates. During this call, the two leaders discussed the rising tensions in the West Asian region.

The PM also discussed the need for safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Modi also extended his greetings for Eid to the UAE leader.

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"Spoke with my brother HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and conveyed advance Eid greetings. We discussed the current situation in West Asia. Reiterated India's strong condemnation of all attacks on the UAE that have resulted in loss of innocent lives and damage to civilian infrastruct...