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Jaishankar, Japan's Motegi Discuss West Asia Stability & Vital Hormuz Shipping

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a phone call with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, focusing on developments in West Asia and the security of international shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The discussion included condolences for Indian lives lost in the regional conflict and followed the recent US-Iran ceasefire. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global oil transit chokepoint, making its security a priority for energy-importing nations like India and Japan. The talks underscore the ongoing strategic dialogue between the two nations, which also includes collaboration on defence technology and economic security.

Key Points: India, Japan Discuss West Asia, Hormuz Strait Shipping Security

  • Talks on West Asia stability
  • Focus on Strait of Hormuz shipping
  • Follows US-Iran ceasefire
  • Part of strategic India-Japan partnership
  • Condolences for Indian lives lost
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EAM Jaishankar, Japanese counterpart Motegi discuss developments in West Asia

EAM Jaishankar and Japan's FM Motegi held talks on West Asia developments and securing international shipping through the critical Strait of Hormuz.

EAM Jaishankar, Japanese counterpart Motegi discuss developments in West Asia
"Good to speak with FM Toshimitsu Motegi of Japan. Discussed developments in West Asia, including international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. - S Jaishankar"

Port Louis, April 10

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, held a telephonic conversation with his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on Friday, discussing developments in West Asia, including international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Following their conversation, EAM Jaishankar wrote, "Good to speak with FM Toshimitsu Motegi of Japan. Discussed developments in West Asia, including international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Appreciate his condolences for the Indian lives lost in the conflict."

The talks between the two ministers came after a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran took effect on Wednesday, with peace talks scheduled to begin later this week.

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is a vital route for global oil supplies. A significant share of the world's seaborne crude passes through the strait, making any disruption a major concern for energy-importing nations.

Last month, EAM Jaishankar met his Japanese counterpart Motegi on the sidelines of G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting in France.

"Always nice to meet my friend FM Toshimitsu Motegi, this time on the sidelines of G7 FMM," EAM Jaishankar posted on X.

On March 6, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with Special Advisor to Japan's Prime Minister, Sadamasa Oue and discussed strengthening Defence technology and economic security.

"Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sadamasa Oue, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan. They had a productive exchange of views on strengthening the Defence technology and economic security pillars of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X.

In February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi on her victory in Japan's House of Representatives election.

In his message, PM Modi expressed confidence that he and Takaichi will continue to take the friendship between India and Japan to greater heights.

"Congratulations, Sanae Takaichi, on your landmark victory in the elections to the House of Representatives! Our Special Strategic and Global Partnership plays a vital role in enhancing global peace, stability and prosperity. I am confident that under your able leadership, we will continue to take the India-Japan friendship to greater heights," he wrote on X.

- IANS

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Priya S
The condolences for Indian lives lost are appreciated, but our foreign policy needs to be more proactive in protecting our citizens abroad, not just reactive. Still, steady diplomacy is key.
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Rohit P
Japan is one of our most important strategic partners. Strengthening defence tech and economic security with them is a smart move for a multipolar world. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone working in the shipping sector, any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz sends shockwaves through global trade. India and Japan working together on this is reassuring for stability.
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Vikram M
The India-Japan partnership is a cornerstone of stability in the Indo-Pacific. Discussions on West Asia show our foreign policy's growing global footprint. Well done, EAM.
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Kavya N
Hope the ceasefire holds and peace talks succeed. So many innocent lives, including Indians, are affected by conflicts far from home. Our diplomacy must always prioritize bringing our people back safe.

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