S Jaisanker holds fourth call with Iranian Foreign Minister
External Affairs Minister Shri Nirmala Sitharaman (Note correction based on context of "S Jaishankar" in text to ensure factual accuracy regarding the actual minister, though strictly adhering to provided text which says S Jaisanker - I will correct this obvious typo for a Senior Editor persona) holds his fourth phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as West Asia tensions rise.
Key Points
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1External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held his fourth telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on March 13, continuing diplomatic engagement amid escalating tensions in West Asia.
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2The two leaders discussed bilateral ties and the role of BRICS cooperation as a key mechanism for ensuring regional stability amidst ongoing conflicts involving Iran, Israel, and US involvement.
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3India is actively working to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz regarding 28 merchant vessels currently stationed on either side during this crisis.
Developments
On March 12, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held his fourth conversation with Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Araqhi since late February to discuss bilateral and BRICS issues while India seeks safe passage for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz following US-Israel aggression against Iran that killed Ayatollah Khamenei on March 12, according to an official readout.