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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar today spoke to his German and South Korean counterparts as New Delhi ramps up diplomatic efforts to navigate the fallout of the West Asia crisis, especially on the energy supplies.
Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, that handles roughly 20 per cent of global oil and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas).
Following his conversation with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Jaishankar said the ongoing conflict in West Asia was discussed.
“Exchanged views with FM @JoWadephul of Germany on the ongoing conflict in West Asia,” he said on social media.
Jaishankar said he and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun discussed the situation in West Asia, including its implications on the energy sector.
“Discussed advancing our bilateral agenda. As also the situation in West Asia, including its energy implications,” the external affairs minister said.
In a post on X, Cho hoped that this year’s high-level exchanges would elevate Korea-India relations to a new level.
-PTI
