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India calls for dialogue as West Asia tensions threaten energy security
India has reiterated its push for diplomatic negotiations to end hostilities in West Asia, citing significant disruptions to critical fuel and fertiliser supplies since the outbreak of conflict involving US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
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New Delhi has intensified calls for dialogue and de-escalation in the Middle East, underscoring the spillover effects of regional tensions on India's economy and energy security. The Indian government has stressed the need for all parties to pursue diplomatic channels to halt ongoing hostilities in West Asia.
The escalating conflict, marked by military strikes on Iranian targets by the United States and Israel, has disrupted crucial supply chains affecting India's import-dependent economy. Fuel shipments and fertiliser deliveries, both essential for India's agricultural sector and energy needs, have been significantly impacted by the regional instability.
India's stance reflects its broader diplomatic approach of supporting peaceful resolution while protecting its strategic interests. As a major importer of crude oil and dependent on West Asian fertiliser supplies, India faces mounting pressure from energy and commodity price volatility triggered by the ongoing tensions.
Official sources indicate that India will continue engaging with regional and international stakeholders to promote dialogue and restore normalcy to global supply chains. The disruption underscores the interconnected nature of global trade and India's vulnerability to Middle Eastern geopolitical developments.