External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong recently had a phone conversation to talk about the ongoing conflict in West Asia and Indo-Pacific matters. Jaishankar shared his thoughts on the West Asia conflict and discussed broader Indo-Pacific issues with Wong.
The discussion between the two ministers took place amidst the escalating conflict in West Asia triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February. This led to retaliatory drone and missile attacks by Iran on US, Israeli, and allied targets in the region.
Jaishankar has been actively engaging with various countries, including Russia, Iran, France, and Oman, to stay connected with regional governments and key partners during the tense security situation in West Asia. Recently, he also spoke with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar to exchange views on the ongoing conflict and its implications.
In addition to these engagements, Jaishankar met with UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem Al Hashimy, to discuss the latest developments related to the conflict in West Asia. During the meeting, he expressed gratitude to the UAE Government for their support to the Indian community.
On a separate occasion, Jaishankar met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Belgium to discuss the evolving situations in West Asia and Ukraine. He appreciated Leyen’s perspectives on global developments, emphasizing the significance of their discussions.
