regional stability

New Delhi, March 24 India backs the swift restoration of peace in West Asia and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday when US President Donald Trump called him to discuss the crisis.This was the first conversation between the two...

New Delhi, March 24 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met the Iranian Ambassador in New Delhi on Tuesday, with discussions focused on the ongoing conflict in West Asia."Met with Iran's Ambassador in India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali this afternoon. Discussed the conflict in West Asia...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from US President Donald Trump today. In a social media post, Mr. Modi stated that during their conversation, they discussed the situation in West Asia. Prime Minister Modi said that India supports de-escalation and the restoration of peace as...

Islamabad, March 24 Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Islamabad was "ready and willing" to facilitate "meaningful and conclusive talks" between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict.The announcement came after media reports about Pakistan, along with Egypt and...

Seoul, March 24 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung spoke by phone with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday, and they discussed the current situation in the Middle East, Cheong Wa Dae said.The two leaders discussed the impact of the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran on...

New Delhi/Washington, March 24: Emphasizing that the United States views India with deep respect, US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Elbridge Colby, said on Tuesday that the country has a proud strategic tradition, and New Delhi's decisions will profoundly shape the future of the...

New Delhi, March 23 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Monday that he had a conversation with his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, regarding the ongoing West Asia conflict, which is now in its fourth week, with both sides agreeing to maintain close contact amid evolving...

Washington, March 22 – A prominent Republican senator has raised concerns about the lack of clarity from the Trump administration regarding its objectives in the Iran conflict, warning that this approach could strain ties with key allies even as he supports aspects of President Donald Trump’s...

New Delhi, March 22 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting on Sunday evening to review the situation in the petroleum products, crude oil, power, and fertilizer sectors, given the evolving situation in West Asia, according to reliable sources.The meeting, which will be...

New Delhi, March 21 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Saturday, condemning the attacks on critical infrastructure in West Asia, while emphasizing the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring that shipping lanes remain open and...

March 21, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, today to discuss regional developments and strengthen bilateral cooperation.During the conversation, the Prime Minister conveyed his warm greetings on the...

New Delhi, March 21 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended Eid and Nowruz greetings to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, expressing the hope that this festive season brings peace, stability, and prosperity to West Asia.In his telephone conversation with the Iranian leader, Prime...

Washington, March 21. Pakistan appears to be adopting a strategy of carefully distancing itself from the Middle East conflict, while signaling concerns about regional instability and carefully avoiding commitments that could lead to direct confrontation with Iran.According to a report in the...

New Delhi, March 20 – India delivered a 2.5-tonne consignment of emergency medicines, medical disposables, kits, and equipment to Afghanistan on Friday to support the medical treatment of those injured in the recent attack by Pakistan on a hospital in Kabul.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a phone conversation with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, yesterday and extended Eid greetings to him and the people of Qatar. In a social media post, the Prime Minister stated that he reiterated India's solidarity with Qatar and strongly...

Washington, March 20— Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told US President Donald Trump at the White House that she believed “only you, Donald, can achieve peace across the world,” offering strong public backing as the two leaders discussed Iran, energy security, and turmoil in the Middle...

New Delhi, March 19 As fresh attacks on West Asian gas hubs triggered global concerns, India on Thursday said the attacks are "unacceptable and need to cease" even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to top leaders of Oman, Jordan, France and Malaysia, emphasizing the urgency to restore...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman. In a social media post, the Prime Minister stated that India and Oman have agreed to prioritize dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate the situation and restore peace and stability in the region.He reiterated...

New Delhi, March 19 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King Abdullah II of Jordan held a telephone conversation on Thursday, their second this month, expressing concern over the evolving situation in West Asia. The two leaders emphasized the need for dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace...

Shillong, March 19 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma briefed Governor CH Vijayashankar on the prevailing law and order situation in the Garo Hills region, which had been affected by violence.Sangma was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister (in-charge of home) Prestone Tynsong and senior...