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India, Japan Discuss West Asia Crisis, Hormuz Strait Security in Key Call

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a 20-minute phone call with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to discuss the escalating situation in West Asia. The ministers focused on ensuring the safety of international shipping through the critical Strait of Hormuz. They welcomed recent announcements by the United States and Iran as positive steps toward de-escalation. Both leaders agreed to continue close coordination and promote multilateral cooperation to enhance energy and resource supply resilience.

Key Points: India-Japan Talks on West Asia, Hormuz Strait Security

  • Discussed West Asia conflict developments
  • Focused on safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz
  • Welcomed recent US-Iran announcements
  • Agreed on close bilateral coordination
  • Concurred on promoting multilateral energy resilience
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India-Japan discuss West Asia conflict, Hormuz Strait in phone call between EAM Jaishankar, FM Motegi

EAM Jaishankar and Japanese FM Motegi discuss de-escalation in West Asia, safe navigation in Hormuz Strait, and multilateral energy cooperation.

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

New Delhi, April 10

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Japanese counterpart on Friday to discuss the developments in West Asia and international shipping via the Strait of Hormuz.

The call between the leaders lasted for approximately 20 minutes.

Sharing the details of the conversation in a post on X, EAM also appreciated the message of condolence for the lives of Indians lost in the conflict during his call with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.

"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", EAM wrote on X.

Sharing the details of the call, the Japanese Foreign Ministry noted that the leaders appreciated the recent announcement by US and Iran.

The Japanese Foreign Minister called for closer coordination with the international community and EAM Jaishankar noted that Delhi and Tokyo would continue to work closely with each other.

The two leaders underlined the need to promote multilateral cooperation to enhance energy resilience and resource supply

"In light of the current situation in the Middle East, Minister MOTEGI expressed his condolences regarding the casualties among Indian nationals. In addition, Minister MOTEGI stated that Japan welcomes the recent announcement by both the United States and Iran as a positive development. He also stated that what matters most is that de-escalation, including the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, is steadily achieved, and expressed his hopes that a final agreement will be reached promptly through the negotiations between the United States and Iran. He further stated that he would like to closely coordinate with the international community, including India", the statement said.

"In response, Minister Jaishankar stated that India will continue to work closely with Japan so that de-escalation of the situation would be realized, including the safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Both Ministers concurred that Japan and India will continue to communicate closely with each other. Furthermore, both Ministers concurred on promoting multilateral cooperation, including Japan and India, to enhance the resiliency of energy and resource supply", it added.

The call between the leaders comes after US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire following weeks-long conflict that impacted several countries in West Asia and Gulf in light of US-Israeli military operations in Iran.

- ANI

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Priya S
First and foremost, my heart goes out to the families of the Indian lives lost in the conflict. No geopolitical discussion is complete without remembering the human cost. Appreciate that Japan acknowledged this. Hope our government ensures the safety of all Indians abroad.
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Rohit P
"Enhancing energy resilience" is the key phrase here. We are too dependent on that region. This crisis should be a wake-up call to fast-track our renewable energy goals and diversify our supply sources. Strategic partnerships like this with Japan are crucial for tech and investment.
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Sarah B
While the coordination is positive, I hope our foreign policy maintains its strategic autonomy. We must work for de-escalation and safe shipping, but our stance should be guided by our national interest, not just aligning with the positions of other powers. A balanced approach is needed.
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Vikram M
Japan is a reliable partner. Their focus on steady de-escalation and safe navigation aligns perfectly with our interests. Millions of Indian expatriates work in the Gulf region. Stability there is not just about oil, it's about the livelihoods of our people.
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Karthik V
A 20-minute call can achieve so much. This shows the maturity of the India-Japan relationship. Both are major economies that depend on free and safe sea lanes. Hope this cooperation translates into concrete joint initiatives for maritime security in the Indian Ocean and beyond.

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