BJP says PM Modi's five-nation visit will bring diplomatic solution to global crisis

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Friday exhibited confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation visit is in India's interest and will bring a "diplomatic solution" to the global fuel crisis arising out of the West Asia conflict.

PM Modi began his five-nation tour from May 15 to 20, covering the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. The visit aims to deepen India’s strategic and economic partnerships across key sectors, including energy, defence, technology, green transition and trade.

Talking to IANS, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal said, "Amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, PM Modi’s visit to five countries is certainly very important for India. In these countries, the Prime Minister will strongly present India’s viewpoint. This will strengthen India’s position, and the country's role will emerge even more strongly."

Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav highlighted that a large number of Indians live and work in the UAE, which is also being visited by PM Modi as part of his tour.

"The Prime Minister is working towards strengthening diplomatic ties," he said.

Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal referred to PM Modi's appeal to citizens to reduce the consumption of diesel and petrol due to the global surge in crude oil prices.

"The initiative based on PM Modi's appeal has already begun," he told IANS.