External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar today spoke to his German and South Korean counterparts as New Delhi intensifies its diplomatic efforts to address the fallout of the West Asian crisis, especially on energy supplies.
Global oil and gas prices have soared after Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea route between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, through which about 20 percent of the world’s oil and LNG (liquefied natural gas) circulate.
Following his conversation with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Jaishankar said the ongoing conflict in West Asia was discussed.
“Exchanged views with Germany’s FM @JoWadephul 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.
“The advancement of our bilateral agenda was discussed. As well as the situation in West Asia, including its energy implications,” the foreign 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
