India Ups Diplomacy Game: MEA Highlights PM Modi-Trump Call, Other Outreach Efforts To Navigate Hormuz Crisis
Jaiswal said India it “continues to buy oil from diversified sources”, keeping in mind the energy security needs and the current international markets. Image courtesy: X.com
In a strong signal of India’s proactive diplomacy, the Ministry of External Affairs has outlined New Delhi’s efforts to safeguard its maritime and energy interests amid rising tensions in West Asia. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is in active discussions with multiple countries to ensure the safety of its vessels near the critical Strait of Hormuz.
In the first comprehensive briefing following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 40-minute call with US President Donald Trump and the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the MEA spokesperson also shared how India is securing and maintaining its oil supply amid the ongoing crisis.
“We are in discussions with several countries regarding the Strait of Hormuz. We are trying to ensure that, firstly, our remaining ships there also return safely,” he said, further highlighting that strategic cooperation between nations remains key, with a shared commitment to ensuring stability and keeping vital sea lanes open.
“Strategic cooperation between the two countries, with both sides reiterating their commitment to ensuring stability and keeping critical global sea routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, open for safe maritime trade and energy flow,” he said.
How does this tie into the recent Modi-Trump call?
The briefing comes close on the heels of PM Modi’s recent phone call with US President Donald Trump, where both leaders emphasised the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure. The call was their third this year and first since the March 24 conversation amid the West Asia conflict.
After their 40-minute long phone call, PM Modi said, “We discussed the situation in West Asia and stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure.”
Together, the developments signal a renewed push in India-US coordination on global energy security and maritime stability.
How EAM Jaishankar is playing parallel diplomatic outreach
Even as maritime concerns dominate, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has been actively engaging global partners across regions. MEA spokesperson Jaiswal highlighted that Jaishankar held high-level discussions with his counterparts from Israel and Australia, reflecting India’s expanding diplomatic footprint.
“During his conversation with the Israeli Foreign Minister, the two leaders exchanged views on the ongoing conflict situation in West Asia, regional security concerns, and efforts to maintain humanitarian access and stability in the region,” Jaiswal said.
On Australia, he added that both sides reviewed progress under the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on trade and defence cooperation, critical minerals, maritime security, supply chain resilience.
How is India balancing energy security amid global tensions?
With global oil markets under pressure, India has reiterated its pragmatic and diversified energy strategy. Jaiswal iterated, “We continue to buy oil from diversified sources, keeping in mind the energy security needs of 1.4 billion people, the current situation in the international market, and the global situation we have to deal with.”
India is also coordinating closely with key Gulf partners, including the UAE and Qatar, to ensure stable hydrocarbon supplies.
Beyond immediate crises, India is also shaping long-term global frameworks. Jaiswal noted that India participated in the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) meeting, where countries discussed clean energy cooperation, green transition pathways, building resilient and diversified supply chains.
“The External Affairs Minister participated in the AZEC meeting… where member countries discussed enhancing clean energy cooperation, green transition pathways, and building more resilient and diversified global supply chains,” he said.
Is India expanding its diplomatic reach beyond traditional partners?
India’s outreach is increasingly multi-aligned and global in scope. The MEA briefing also pointed to growing engagement with Brazil and Latin America, particularly in trade diversification and technology cooperation, underlining India’s efforts to broaden its economic and strategic partnerships.
From navigating the Hormuz crisis to strengthening ties with major partners like the US, Israel, Australia, and Japan, India is positioning itself as a key stabilising force in a volatile world.
