Prime Minister Narendra Modi will outline key aspects of the ongoing West Asia conflict and explain India’s position on the issue in the Lok Sabha this afternoon.
Yesterday, Mr Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review the situation and mitigation measures in the context of the ongoing West Asia Conflict.
Mr Modi said the conflict is an evolving situation and the entire world is affected in some form. He said, in such a situation, all efforts must be made to safeguard the citizens from the impact of this conflict.
The Prime Minister instructed that all arms of government should work together to ensure the least inconvenience to the citizens. He also asked for proper coordination with state governments to ensure no black marketing and hoarding of important commodities.
The Prime Minister directed the creation of a group of ministers and secretaries to work dedicatedly in a whole-of-government approach. He also instructed for sectoral groups to work in consultation with every stakeholder.
During the meeting, Cabinet Secretary Dr T V Somanathan gave a detailed presentation on the global situation and mitigating measures taken so far and being planned by all concerned Ministries and Departments.
