Firmly oppose the targeting of civilians and infrastructure in West Asia conflict, says Jaishankar

S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, addressed the 9th Indian Ocean Conference in Port Louis, emphasizing India's opposition to civilian and infrastructure targeting, and disruptions to navigation due to the war in West Asia. He highlighted the conflict's economic impact on energy, trade, and fertilizers, calling for a peaceful resolution. Jaishankar also discussed India's plans to strengthen its energy security with Mauritius through an oil and gas supply agreement. Badr Al Busaidi, Oman's Foreign Minister, condemned the U.S. and Israel's actions in the conflict and called for preventing the Indian Ocean from becoming a point of conflict.