Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a telephonic conversation with Bahrain King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, during which the two leaders discussed the evolving situation in West Asia, condemned attacks on critical infrastructure and emphasised the need to ensure secure maritime routes.In a post on X, the Prime Minister said he had a “fruitful discussion” with the Bahraini monarch and conveyed warm greetings on Eid al-Fitr to him and the people of Bahrain.The conversation comes amid heightened tensions in the West Asian region, with both sides expressing concern over attacks targeting energy and civilian infrastructure.Modi and King Hamad underscored that such actions have far-reaching consequences, particularly for global food, fuel and fertiliser security.The leaders reiterated the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation and ensuring that key shipping lanes remain open and secure, a matter of significant concern for countries dependent on energy imports and trade routes passing through the region.India has consistently called for de-escalation and stability in West Asia, given its strategic and economic stakes, including energy security and the safety of its diaspora.During the interaction, Modi also thanked the Bahraini leadership for its continued support towards the welfare of the Indian community in Bahrain, which forms a significant part of the country’s expatriate population.The Indian community in Bahrain has traditionally played a key role in strengthening bilateral ties, with cooperation spanning trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges.According to the officials, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen India-Bahrain relations and remain engaged on regional and global issues of mutual interest.