Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister amid oil and gas supply crisis; learn about the issues agreed upon.

New Delhi. Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with his Iranian counterpart, Syed Abbas Araghchi, on Tuesday by phone. This conversation between the two leaders came amid growing concerns about the crisis in West Asia, particularly energy supplies. Jaishankar spoke with Araghchi for the third time on Tuesday following the joint US and Israeli military strikes on Iran.

Jaishankar said in a social media post, “This evening, I had a detailed discussion with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi regarding the ongoing conflict in West Asia. We agreed to remain in touch.” Global oil and gas prices have risen after Iran virtually closed the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, through which approximately 20 percent of global oil and LNG (liquefied natural gas) trade passes. Jaishankar conveyed India’s deep concern to Araghchi regarding developments in Iran and the region.

Also spoke with the foreign ministers of South Korea and Germany
Earlier, on Tuesday, the External Affairs Minister spoke with his counterparts from Germany and South Korea over the phone. India is intensifying diplomatic efforts to address the crisis in West Asia. Energy security was a key focus of these talks. Jaishankar spoke with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. He shared on social media that the ongoing conflict in West Asia was discussed in detail. Both leaders shared their views on the deteriorating situation in the region.

Also spoke with the South Korean Foreign Minister
Jaishankar then also spoke with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun. They discussed advancing mutual relations and the situation in West Asia. Jaishankar said that the impact of this crisis on the energy sector was also discussed seriously. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, in a post on the social media platform X, expressed hope that the meetings this year would take India-Korea relations to a new level.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is expected to visit India within the next two months. Cho said, Foreign Minister Jaishankar agreed and said that the two countries should work together to enhance strategic and economic cooperation. The two leaders also agreed to remain in constant contact to ensure the safety of their citizens.