In Iran, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar slams attacks on Indian ships near India. Jaishankar made a bold statement during a press conference with his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir Abdollahian. Jaishankar termed attacks on ships in the vicinity of India a matter of “grave concern.”
Meanwhile, the Iranian minister accused the U.S. and U.K. of escalating tensions in the region and asked the two nations to stop the war against Yemen immediately.
My remarks at the joint press conference with FM @Amirabdolahian in Tehran. pic.twitter.com/udtA4MgYqt
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 15, 2024
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that “We have warned Britain and America to stop the war against Yemen immediately. The high-ranking officials of Sanaa assured us that they would not create any disturbance in the way of maritime security. Senior officials in Sanaa told us that as long as genocide in the Gaza war continues, they will block Israeli ships bound for Israeli port.”
When S. Jaishankar visited Tehran meanwhile Iran strikes missile and drone against Jaish al-Adl, a Sunni militant bases operating in Pakistan, intensifying existing tensions in the tensions in the Middle East. Pakistan labeled the assault, as two children are killed in attack. The strikes add strain to the cautious diplomatic relationship between Iran and nuclear armed Pakistan.
Islamabad warned that the incident could have “serious consequences” and was “completely unacceptable” in a statement released by Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson in the early hours of Wednesday.
During Tehran visit, S. Jaishankar also had some discussions on energy distribution. India and Iran have engaged in economic cooperation, particularly in the energy sector. One significant project is the Chabahar Port in Iran, which India has been developing to enhance connectivity and trade links with Afghanistan and Central Asia.
Iran has been a crucial source of energy for India. The two countries have had agreements for the import of Iranian oil and natural gas. However, these ties have been influenced by international sanctions on Iran, affecting India’s energy imports.
India and Iran share deep cultural and historical connections, dating back centuries. Both countries have a rich heritage and have influenced each other in various fields, including art, literature, and architecture.
India and Iran have maintained diplomatic relations, and there have been exchanges of high-level visits to strengthen ties. Diplomatic cooperation has extended to regional and international forums where the two countries often share common interests.
Both India and Iran share concerns about regional stability, particularly in the context of Afghanistan and the broader Middle East. They have collaborated on issues such as counter-terrorism and regional security.
Who is S. JaiShankar?
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, commonly known as S. Jaishankar, is an Indian diplomat and politician; currently he is serving as the External Affairs Minister of India.
Jaishankar has had a distinguished career in the Indian Foreign Service. He served in various diplomatic positions, including as India’s Ambassador to the United States, China, and Singapore.
He played a crucial role in shaping India’s foreign policy and strategic affairs. Jaishankar is known for his expertise in international relations, particularly in areas related to Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.
Apart from his diplomatic career, Jaishankar is also an author and has written books on foreign policy and international relations. His book “The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World” discusses India’s role in the global context.
Jaishankar joined the political arena and became a part of the Narendra Modi-led government. He took over as the External Affairs Minister of India in May 2019.
As External Affairs Minister, Jaishankar has been involved in key diplomatic initiatives and engagements, representing India on the global stage. He has been active in addressing various bilateral and multilateral issues.
Recently, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar slams attacks on ships near India. During his visit to Tehran in a press conference he strongly condemned the attacks that being done in Yemen as Indian ships are also getting attacked as a collateral damage.