EAM S Jaishankar Discusses West Asia Tensions With Italian Counterpart | India News
Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 21:09 IST India has stressed that discussion and diplomatic engagement remain the most effective way to resolve conflicts amid the ongoing war in West Asia. EAM S Jaishankar (R) with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani (L). (Reuters/File) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held talks over the phone with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, where he discussed the ongoing situation in West Asia as the war between US-Israel and Iran entered its 11th day. “Appreciate the phone conversation with DPM & FM @Antonio_Tajani of Italy. Discussed the situation in West Asia,” Jaishankar wrote on X. Appreciate the phone conversation with DPM & FM @Antonio_Tajani of Italy.Discussed the situation in West Asia. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 9, 2026 Amid the war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underlined India’s commitment to global peace, stressing that conflicts must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy rather than military means. Meanwhile, Jaishankar addressed the Parliament on the West Asia conflict, saying India continues to believe that “dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued” to …



