External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke by phone with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Friday, April 10, 2026, to discuss recent developments in West Asia, maritime safety through the Strait of Hormuz and measures to strengthen energy and resource resilience. The roughly 20-minute conversation came after an announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran following weeks of conflict in the region.
Jaishankar, who shared details of the call on X, thanked Motegi for his condolences over Indian lives lost during the hostilities and 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 message emphasized the humanitarian concern at the heart of the talks.
According to a statement from the Japanese Foreign Ministry, Motegi welcomed the US‑Iran announcement as a positive development and stressed the importance of steady de‑escalation, particularly ensuring the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Motegi also expressed hope that a final agreement would be reached promptly through ongoing US‑Iran negotiations and called for closer coordination with the international community, including India.
Jaishankar conveyed that India will work closely with Japan to secure de‑escalation and safe passage for international shipping. Both ministers agreed to maintain close communication and to promote multilateral cooperation aimed at enhancing the resiliency of energy and resource supplies-an issue of heightened concern for energy‑dependent economies amid regional tensions.
The call underscores Delhi and Tokyo’s shared interest in preserving maritime security and stabilizing energy markets in the wake of disruptions across the Gulf. With diplomatic efforts and broader international coordination highlighted by both sides, the discussion signals continued engagement between India and Japan on security and economic risks stemming from the Middle East flare‑up.
Original Source: https://www.firstpost.com/india/jaishankar-japan-fm-discuss-west-asia-tensions-and-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-13998936.html
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Publish Date: 2026-04-10 17:55:00
