India expresses concern over West Asia tensions, calls for restraint and dialogue

India has expressed deep concern over the recent attacks and the escalation of tensions in West Asia following the fresh targeting of commercial shipping transiting international waterways in the region.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the recent developments pose a risk to regional peace, security and stability.

“India is deeply concerned over the recent attacks and escalation of tensions in West Asia, which have followed fresh targeting of commercial shipping transiting international waterways in the region. These developments risk undermining regional peace, security and stability,” the MEA said.

Calling for restraint and a peaceful resolution to the conflict, the foreign ministry urged all sides to avoid further escalation.

“We urge the parties to return to dialogue and diplomacy to achieve a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict,” the MEA added.