External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sunday, during which the two discussed recent developments in West Asia amid ongoing regional tensions.
In a post on X, the EAM said, “Received a call from Foreign Minister @araghchi of Iran. Discussed the present situation.” He, however, did not elaborate on the specifics of the conversation.
In a statement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said, “India’s Foreign Minister, noting the importance of restoring stability and security in the region, expressed support for ongoing regional and international efforts aimed at stopping the war.”
During the conversation, Araghchi emphasised the responsibility of the international community and the United Nations to “confront violations of international law and prevent the normalisation of war crimes”.
Araghchi also referred to what he described as “grave crimes” committed by U.S. and Israeli forces against the Iranian people — including attacks on industrial and production infrastructure as well as peaceful nuclear facilities under safeguards — and highlighted continued rhetoric by U.S. officials openly threatening strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure.
The Iranian foreign minister further stressed the “firm determination” of the country’s people and armed forces to defend national interests and security, warning about the broader consequences of U.S. and Israeli military actions for regional and global stability.
The Ministry of External Affairs has not issued a detailed readout of the call.
Jaishankar also held separate talks with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia amid the ongoing regional conflict.
Earlier, addressing the 15th Annual Convocation of IIM Raipur on Saturday, Jaishankar said India has “solidly come through” the turbulent global environment shaped by the West Asian conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war while managing domestic and external challenges.
He called for “hedging, de-risking and diversifying” to safeguard India’s interests as global power structures shift, noting that the changing world order and growing strategic competition require countries to secure themselves in an increasingly volatile environment.
Jaishankar also said India remains optimistic despite global uncertainties, pointing to its position among the world’s top five economies and its resilience in navigating recent global shocks.
The back-to-back diplomatic engagements come amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with India closely monitoring the situation and maintaining regular contact with key regional stakeholders. India has consistently emphasised the need for dialogue, de-escalation and a peaceful resolution of conflicts in the region.
(ANI)
