Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Jaishankar Calls for West Asia Dialogue, Condemns Seafarer Attacks
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke at the East Asia Summit in Manila.
He said it's important to talk and work things out to stop the fighting in West Asia.
He also said it's wrong to attack people working on ships and that international waterways should be safe.
He mentioned that many Indians have died in the conflict and that the world economy is suffering because of the fighting.
He stressed that countries in the Global South need to be careful about energy, food, and health security.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for dialogue and diplomacy to end the West Asia conflict.
He emphasized the importance of keeping international waterways safe and unimpeded.
Jaishankar condemned attacks on seafarers, civilian shipping, and infrastructure.
Fourteen Indians have died in the West Asia conflict since it began on February 28.
The world economy is suffering due to multiple conflicts, affecting energy, food, and health security.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
- What
- Called for dialogue and condemned attacks on seafarers
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Manila, Philippines
- Why
- To end the West Asia conflict and ensure safety of international waterways
Pro-Diplomacy Stance
Conflict Escalation
Approach to Conflict Resolution
Pro-Diplomacy Stance
Advocates for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the West Asia conflict.
Conflict Escalation
Escalating tensions and attacks on seafarers and infrastructure.
- Event
- 21st East Asia Summit (EAS)
- Location
- Manila, Philippines
- Date
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Indian Casualties
- 14
- Conflict Trigger
- US-Israel attack on Iran on February 28