Modi departs for UAE; Trump says patience with Iran running out
Modi’s 5-nation trip begins with UAE
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed from Delhi on Friday morning as he began a 5-nation visit to the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy.
On the first leg of his visit, Modi will reach the UAE today, where he will meet UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders will exchange views on bilateral issues, in particular energy cooperation, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs from Delhi as he embarks on a 5-nation visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy.
On the first leg of his visit, the PM will reach the UAE today, where he will meet President Sheikh Mohamed… pic.twitter.com/OuD75sCawU
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Day 38 of ceasefire
US President Donald Trump said his patience with Iran was running out after he discussed the costly and unpopular war with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
Trump said Jinping had offered China’s help to open the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to send military equipment to aid Iran in its war against the US and Israel.
Iranian media reported Thursday that naval forces had allowed a group of Chinese ships to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz since the night before.
An Indian-flagged ship transporting was attacked off the Oman coast. The crew members were rescued by Omani authorities. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this attack constitutes a grave threat to the safety of international navigation.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on his 5-nation tour today, starting with UAE, where talks are expected to centre around trade and closure of Hormuz.
Stay with Khaleej Times as we bring you all the developments from Day 38 of the ceasefire.
