"Foreign Minister Jaishankar Engages in High-Level Talks with Saudi Arabia and UAE on Current Developments"

India's External Affairs Minister Engages in Diplomatic Talks Amidst West Asia Conflict

Following phone conversations with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Jaishankar highlighted the significance of the regional situation and exchanged views with the foreign ministers.

India finds itself in a diplomatic dilemma as Iran urges Delhi to take the lead in issuing a statement condemning the US and Israel for their actions in the region. Balancing relationships with historic partner Iran, and important energy and investment sources Saudi Arabia and UAE, India navigates a complex diplomatic landscape.

Since February 28, around 1,94,000 passengers have been safely repatriated from the conflict-affected region. Flights from Saudi Arabia, Oman, and limited operations in Qatar are facilitating the return of Indian nationals stranded in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraq.

Embarking on a two-day visit to Brussels, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar engages in discussions with EU member states. This visit comes after the landmark Free Trade Agreement signed with the EU in January, emphasizing India's commitment to strengthening ties with the European Union.

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