EAM S Jaishankar discussed the West Asia conflict with Australian FM Penny Wong and Israeli FM Gideon Saar. Talks covered regional security, Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, and Lebanon, following Jaishankar's recent visit to the UAE.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday discussed the evolving security situation in West Asia during a conversation with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
In a post on X, he said that the two leaders exchanged views on the conflict in West Asia. "Appreciated the exchange of views today with @SenatorWong of Australia on the West Asia conflict." Appreciated the exchange of views today with @SenatorWong of Australia on the West Asia conflict. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 14, 2026
Jaishankar Holds Telecon with Israeli Counterpart
Earlier today, EAM also spoke to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and discussed several aspects of the situation in West Asia with him. Had a telecon this afternoon with Israel FM @gidonsaar. Our discussion covered different aspects of the West Asia situation. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 14, 2026
Sa'ar said that Iran's harm to freedom of navigation through economic terrorism in the Strait of Hormuz requires action that will ensure the freedom of navigation for all countries, including India.
In a post on X, Sa'ar said, "A good conversation, as always, with my friend, India's Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar. We discussed Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and Lebanon. I said that the firm American stance in the negotiations on conditions that would prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons (no enrichment in Iran, removal of enriched material from Iran) is critical for the entire international community," he said.
"I also said that Iran's harm to freedom of navigation and the global economy through economic terrorism in the Strait of Hormuz requires action that will ensure the freedom of navigation for all countries, including India and our friends in the Gulf," he added.
Jaishankar's Recent UAE Visit
The call comes after Jaishankar concluded his official visit to the UAE. Speaking on the primary focus of his high-level discussions, the External Affairs Minister told ANI, "..I met with Sheikh Mohammed, the President of the UAE. I brought with me a message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and our conversation focused on our strategic relationship and its various initiatives, such as energy, economic trade, and the energy and trade relationship. The UAE is a major partner for us, so we discussed that." (ANI)
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