New Delhi, June 23 -- BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership on the global stage, amid the current situation in West Asia, the Israel-Iran war and emphasised that PM Modi's words carry weight globally, and people believe in his leadership.

"At this time, every country in the world is looking towards a world leader, and that name is PM Narendra Modi... PM Modi's statement that peace should be achieved is important. His words carry weight. People believe in his words and will continue to believe," he said.

He was reacting to PM Modi's recent telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with PM Modi expressing deep concern over recent escalations and advocating for immediate de-escala...