Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Jaishankar Reviews India’s West Asia Ties Amid Regional Conflict
India’s foreign minister held a meeting about the country’s relationships in West Asia.
West Asia is experiencing an ongoing conflict.
India wants to keep trade and travel connections moving during the crisis.
The government is also trying to protect about 10 million Indians living in the Gulf region.
It is working to maintain supplies of energy and fertilisers.
Jaishankar said India has good relationships with both the United States and Iran.
MPs asked questions about energy supplies and a new defence agreement involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.
The minister’s position on that agreement was not specified in the report.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar chaired a parliamentary meeting on India’s relations with West Asia.
He said India is advancing trade and connectivity despite the ongoing regional conflict.
The meeting covered energy, fertiliser security, maritime cooperation, investments and the welfare of 10 million Indians in the Gulf.
Jaishankar said India is diversifying its energy supply chain and has strong ties with both the United States and Iran.
MPs raised concerns about the West Asia war, India’s energy needs and the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Indian MPs and officials involved in India’s West Asia policy.
- What
- Jaishankar chaired a Consultative Committee meeting on India’s relations with West Asia during the ongoing regional conflict.
- When
- Monday; the report does not specify the meeting’s date.
- Where
- New Delhi, with discussion focused on West Asia and the Gulf region.
- Why
- To review regional ties, protect Indians in the Gulf, maintain energy and fertiliser security, and advance trade and connectivity.
- Meeting chair
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
- Main focus
- India’s relations with West Asia
- People affected
- About 10 million Indians in the Gulf region
- Key concerns
- Energy supplies, fertiliser security, trade and connectivity
- Energy policy
- India is diversifying its energy supply chain during the crisis
- Diplomatic position
- Jaishankar said India has good ties with both the United States and Iran
- Makkah agreement
- Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on August 7