Jaishankar in France for G7 Meet; West Asia Crisis, Strait of Hormuz Top Agenda

• External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attends G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in France.
• India, though not a G7 member, is invited as a partner country by current chair France.
• Meeting focuses on West Asia crisis, de-escalation, and reopening maritime routes.
• Discussions include tackling Iran's nuclear program and ensuring Strait of Hormuz remains open.
• Global oil and gas prices surged after Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, impacting energy security.