Jaishankar in France for G7 meeting, West Asia crisis tops agenda

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in France to discuss the West Asia crisis. The meeting focused on ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open for international shipping and exploring negotiation channels to de-escalate the region's conflict.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in France. The meeting discussed the West Asia crisis, focusing on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for international shipping. India was invited as a partner country by France, the current G7 chair. Top diplomats from the US, Canada, Germany, Italy, France, Japan, and the UK attended. Jaishankar also held bilateral discussions with his counterparts. The ministers explored negotiation channels to de-escalate the conflict in West Asia and reopen maritime routes. The meeting aimed to address the nuclear and ballistic program of Iran and tackle global oil and gas price surges.
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