India Briefs All-Party Meet on West Asia Strategy: Energy, Diplomacy, Supply Chain Focus

• Centre convened an all-party meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss India's multi-pronged strategy for the escalating West Asia situation.
• Government presented a comprehensive roadmap focusing on energy security, diplomatic positioning, and supply chain resilience, with top ministers in attendance.
• India clarified its diplomatic neutrality, dismissing Pakistan's mediation offers and asserting it does not act as a 'broker'.
• Energy reserves are robust, with 70% of crude oil imports now sourced outside the Strait of Hormuz, diversifying from 14 nations for LNG/LPG.
• Proactive steps ensure fertiliser availability for Kharif 2026, and India advocates for global maritime safety, redirecting LNG vessels through the Strait.