Interest of Indian consumer always overriding priority: Jaishankar on Iran war
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated India's call for restraint and said dialogue and diplomacy must be pursued to de-escalate tensions in West Asia.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said the interest of the Indian consumer would remain the government’s “overriding priority” as he briefed the Rajya Sabha on the escalating conflict in West Asia, warning that the situation could cause "serious supply chain disruption."
Making a statement in the House amid sloganeering by opposition MPs, Jaishankar said the conflict in the region had intensified in recent days, raising concerns about energy supplies and global trade flows. He said the government was closely monitoring the evolving situation and assessing its potential impact on India’s economy and supply chains.
“Our government had issued a statement on February 20 expressing deep concern and urging all sides to exercise restraint,” Jaishankar told the House.
The minister stressed that stability in West Asia was critical for global energy markets as well as India’s economic interests. “West Asia must remain stable and peaceful,” he said, adding that New Delhi remained engaged with partners and was tracking developments closely.
He noted that disruptions in the region could affect supply chains and energy flows, underlining the need for calm and restraint among the parties involved.
Jaishankar reiterated India’s consistent position that tensions must be resolved through diplomatic engagement rather than further escalation. “We continue to believe that dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate the tensions.”
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