Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

India Outlines Diplomatic Stance on Mideast War


(MENAFN) India has outlined its position regarding the ongoing Middle East crisis, with Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar briefing lawmakers on Wednesday, according to reports.

During the session, Jaishankar said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has communicated to US President Donald Trump that the conflict should be resolved quickly, as it is negatively affecting all parties involved. The meeting was organized to update legislators on India’s diplomatic approach.

“We are not a dalaal [broker] nation,” Jaishankar told lawmakers at the Parliament complex, according to reports. He rejected opposition suggestions comparing India’s role to that of Pakistan as a mediator between the US and Iran. Jaishankar noted that Islamabad has historically acted as a channel for US engagement with Tehran since 1981.

The remarks came amid reports that Pakistan has offered to host talks involving senior officials from Washington and Tehran. Meanwhile, Trump stated on Monday that the US would delay strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure following “productive” discussions, though Tehran has denied participating in any talks with Washington.

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