External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday (March 9, 2026) said India remains in favour of peace, return to dialogue and diplomacy, on the developments in West Asia. India also advocates de-escalation, restraint, and ensuring safety of civilians, he said. Mr. Jaishankar, who was making a suo moto statement on the conflict in Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha on Monday, said the developments in West Asia are a deep cause for concern for all of us, saying we continue to believe dialogue and discussion should be used to resolve all issues.
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He added that the well being and security of the Indian community in the region remains the government’s priority.
The External Affairs Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to closely monitor the developments in West Asia. “The government has been assessing situation in West Asia continuously since the conflict broke out,” he said. He added that the Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Mr. Modi, was concerned of the regional conflict and the difficulties faced by Indians in the region and Indian travellers.
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