Published: 9 October 2025International
PM Modi Chairs Meeting on West Asia Conflict; Flags Impact of Hormuz Strait Disruption
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on March 22, 2026 to assess the impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict on India. The meeting discussed the potential disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20% of global oil supply passes, and its implications for India's energy security.
India imports approximately 85% of its crude oil, with a significant portion transiting through the Hormuz strait. PM Modi advocated for dialogue and diplomacy to end the conflict and directed officials to prepare contingency plans for energy supply diversification. The meeting also assessed the safety of Indian nationals in the region and reviewed evacuation preparedness.
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Frequently asked questions
Why did PM Modi chair a meeting on West Asia conflict in October 2025?
**PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting on October 10, 2025, to assess the impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict on India.** The meeting focused on the potential disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, through which ~20% of global oil supply passes, with India importing ~85% of its crude oil.
What percentage of global oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz?
**Approximately 20% of global oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz**, making it one of the world's most strategically important waterways. Any disruption to this strait would significantly impact India, which imports approximately 85% of its crude oil requirements.
What measures did PM Modi direct for energy security amid West Asia conflict?
**PM Modi directed officials to prepare contingency plans for energy supply diversification** amid the West Asia conflict threat. India imports ~85% of its crude oil, with significant volumes transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, making alternative supply routes critical for energy security.
What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it important for India?
The **Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman** through which approximately 20% of global oil trade passes. It is critical for India because about 85% of India's crude oil is imported, much of it from the Middle East transiting through this strait.
What other issues were reviewed in PM Modi's October 2025 meeting on West Asia?
In addition to the Hormuz Strait concern, **PM Modi's October 10 meeting also assessed the safety of Indian nationals in the West Asia region and reviewed evacuation preparedness.** India has millions of diaspora workers in Gulf countries, making their safety a priority in any regional conflict scenario.
