External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday (May 24, 2026) highlighted that India is among the few countries in the world with strong relations and real interests in the Gulf and that it wants peace and stability in the region.

Addressing a joint press conference with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Jaishankar said, “India today is one of the very few countries that has very strong relations with the United States, with Israel, with Iran, and with the Gulf countries. We have real interests there. For us, the challenge is how to maintain all these relationships, protect our equities, and advance our interests. 

“We don’t look at it as a zero-sum game. Having said that, there are general principles: we want peace and stability in the region, the welfare of our diaspora is crucial, and as a big importer of energy, keeping prices down for global growth is vital.”

– ANI

May 24, 2026 12:59

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