S Jaishankar warns BRICS: West Asia crisis threatens energy shipping
At the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting, India's S Jaishankar raised the alarm about the ongoing crisis in West Asia, saying it could threaten global energy supplies and shipping routes.
He emphasized keeping vital waterways, like the Strait of Hormuz, safe for trade and called out how these tensions could hit economies worldwide.
Jaishankar urges Gaza cease-fire and diplomacy
Jaishankar pushed for more dialogue and diplomacy to cool things down in West Asia.
He highlighted the urgent need for a Gaza cease-fire, better humanitarian access, and a real shot at a two-state solution.
He also criticized one-sided sanctions that hurt developing countries, called out cross-border terrorism, and pressed for UN Security Council reforms so everyone gets fair representation.
On top of that, he stressed working together on climate justice and closing the digital gap—all ahead of this year's big BRICS summit.