External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday (April 5, 2026) to discuss the West Asia conflict and its impact on global energy supplies.
The External Affairs Minister also held a phone conversation with the Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Mr. Jaishankar's phone conversations with the Qatari Prime Minister and the UAE Foreign Minister came amid a spike in tensions in West Asia after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed ultimatum to Tehran, threatening to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened for shipping.
Following his talks with Mr. Al Nahyan, the External Affairs Minister, without sharing much details, said the evolving situation in West Asia was discussed.
