West Asia

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday. The two discussed the ceasefire, bilateral relations and regional issues in detail. Jaishankar said they agreed to remain in close touch.

27. huhtikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting. Steps to mitigate the impact of the war in West Asia are likely to be discussed. The defence ministry said the meeting is taking place amid geopolitical turmoil.

The Indian government on April 8, 2026, welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire agreement brokered by Pakistan close to the deadline. The Ministry of External Affairs called for an early end to the conflict and unimpeded trade flow through the Strait of Hormuz. The statement was carefully worded, avoiding direct references to conflict parties and not thanking Pakistan for its mediation role.

08. huhtikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the third meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on April 8, 2026, in New Delhi, reviewing India's preparedness amid escalating West Asia tensions, including the Iran-Israel war and LPG crisis. The focus was on securing energy and food supplies, building on prior IGoM discussions. Attendees included Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

The Indian government has formed seven Empowered Groups of secretaries to monitor and mitigate the West Asia conflict's effects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the situation in a phone call with Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, focusing on energy security disruptions.

21. maaliskuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has withdrawn temporary caps on domestic airfares effective March 23, 2026. The measure ends restrictions imposed after IndiGo's crisis in December 2025. Airlines have been directed to ensure transparent and reasonable pricing.