Two books on PM Narendra Modi were released by Lok Sabha Speaker and first copies were handed over to President Pranab Mukherjee. While addressing a gathering, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that India was looking for decisive leadership in 2014. Appreciating the Prime Minister for Mann Ki Baat, he said, “Over the years the radio saw decline. But it was the PM who spotted the strength of the radio as a medium. The Prime Minister uses the radio to directly communicate with the people.”
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with His Majesty King Abdullah II, the King of Jordan, to exchange festive greetings and discuss the evolving security situation in the region.
The Prime Minister spoke with His Majesty King Abdullah II and conveyed advance Eid wishes. During the discussion, both leaders expressed concern at the evolving situation in West Asia and highlighted the need for dialogue and diplomacy for the early restoration of peace, security, and stability in the region.
The Prime Minister remarked that attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia are condemnable and can lead to avoidable escalation. Shri Modi affirmed that India and Jordan stand in support of unhindered transit of goods and energy. The Prime Minister further expressed deep appreciation for Jordan’s efforts in facilitating the safe return of Indians stranded in the region.
The Prime Minister wrote on X:
"Conveyed advance Eid wishes to my brother, His Majesty King Abdullah II, the King of Jordan, over phone.We expressed concern at the evolving situation in West Asia and highlighted the need for dialogue and diplomacy for the early restoration of peace, security and stability in the region. Attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia are condemnable and can lead to avoidable escalation.India and Jordan stand in support of unhindered transit of goods and energy.Deeply appreciated Jordan’s efforts in facilitating the safe return of Indians stranded in the region."
Conveyed advance Eid wishes to my brother, His Majesty King Abdullah II, the King of Jordan, over phone.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 19, 2026
We expressed concern at the evolving situation in West Asia and highlighted the need for dialogue and diplomacy for the early restoration of peace, security and stability in…
تحدثتُ هاتفياً مع أخي، جلالة الملك عبدالله الثاني، ملك الأردن، وتقدمتُ إليه بتهاني عيد الفطر المبارك مسبقاً.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 19, 2026
وقد أعربنا عن قلقنا إزاء تطورات الأوضاع في غرب آسيا، وأكدنا على ضرورة اللجوء إلى الحوار والدبلوماسية من أجل استعادة السلام والأمن والاستقرار في المنطقة في أقرب وقت ممكن.…


