Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Jaishankar Says India Secured Gulf Diaspora, Energy Supplies
India’s foreign minister spoke to a parliamentary committee about the Gulf region.
He said India worked to protect about 10 million Indians who live and work there.
He also said India kept receiving oil and gas despite fighting and tensions in West Asia.
India continued talking with Gulf countries about political cooperation and connectivity.
The report also mentioned talks with Iran about reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
These efforts matter because the Gulf is important for India’s energy, trade and transport links.
The briefing happened before India hosts the BRICS summit.
The claims were reported by CNN-News18 based on sources and the minister’s briefing.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Parliament’s External Affairs Consultative Committee that India protected the interests of about 10 million Indians in Gulf countries.
He said India maintained oil and gas supplies despite escalating conflict and tensions across West Asia.
India discussed connectivity with Gulf partners and strengthened political contacts throughout the region.
The report said India also held talks with Iran aimed at helping reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with some positive results.
The briefing took place ahead of India’s September 12–13 BRICS summit in New Delhi, which it will host as grouping chair.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Parliament’s Consultative Committee for External Affairs.
- What
- Jaishankar briefed lawmakers on India’s efforts to protect its Gulf diaspora, maintain oil and gas supplies, and strengthen regional diplomacy.
- When
- September 7, 2026; the briefing covered developments over the preceding several months and occurred before the September 12–13 BRICS summit.
- Where
- India’s Parliament and the Gulf region, including the Strait of Hormuz.
- Why
- The Gulf is important to India’s energy security, trade, connectivity and the welfare of millions of Indian nationals.
- Indian diaspora
- About 10 million Indians live and work in Gulf countries.
- Energy supplies
- Jaishankar said India ensured oil and gas supplies despite the West Asia conflict.
- Regional diplomacy
- India strengthened political contacts with Gulf partners and other regional countries.
- Connectivity
- India discussed connectivity with Gulf partner countries.
- Iran talks
- The report’s quick answers said India held talks with Iran to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with some positive results.
- BRICS summit
- India will host the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12–13 as grouping chair.
