‘We cannot be brokers like Pakistan’, Jaishankar said on the question of Iran war mediation

New Delhi: The situation has become quite serious due to the war in West Asia. Most of the countries of the world are facing energy crisis. An all-party meeting was held under the chairmanship of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss this global crisis. Many leaders of the party and opposition participated in this meeting held in Parliament House, while Mamata Banerjee’s TMC has expressed its protest by boycotting this meeting. According to sources, in this meeting, when Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar was asked a question about mediation in the Iran war, he said that we cannot be a broker like Pakistan.

According to sources, when the Foreign Minister was asked a question about Pakistan’s mediation in the Iran war, he said, “This has been going on since 1981… US has kept Pakistan engaged in talks with Iran for years… We are not broker nation.

Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, JP Nadda, Lallan Singh and Sanjay Jha from JDU, Tariq Anwar and Mukul Wasnik from Congress, John Brittas from CPIM, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri were also present in this meeting. On behalf of the government, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri gave a briefing on the current international situation.

Leaders attending the all party meeting from the opposition

1. Congress- Mukul Wasnik, Tariq Anwar
2. SP- Javed Ali
3. CPM- John Brittas
4. AAP- Sanjay Singh
5. DMK- Kalanidhi Veerasamy
6. CPI- may not come as floor leaders are in election states
7. UBT Army- Sanjay Raut
8. NCP(SP)- Supriya Sule
9. TDP- Lavu Krishna
10. RJD- Abhay Kushwaha
11. AIMIM-Asaduddin Owaisi

Whereas TMC has boycotted this meeting. On the all-party meeting, TMC MP Saugata Roy said, “The entire fight is going on with BJP, what meeting will we hold with them?

What happened in the meeting?

According to sources, in the all-party meeting chaired by Rajnath Singh, the government gave a strong and reassuring message that the situation is completely under control amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia. There is no need to be worried. After a detailed presentation by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also said energy security remains stable with adequate availability of crude oil, LPG and other essential supplies. India’s strong refining capacity will ensure steady supply, including of fertilizers. Four ships have arrived and more are expected. The government stressed its active diplomatic outreach and said India is in touch with all sides. Ships are arriving and supply lines are active. This is a diplomatic success for the country.

People’s safety first priority

In terms of security, the government stressed that there is no panic, Indian embassies are actively helping citizens, and evacuation plans are in place, with people’s safety being the top priority. Regarding security concerns, including reports of submarine activity near Sri Lanka, it was made clear that if there was any threat to India, it would be dealt with decisively.

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi also raised issues related to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with the government saying diplomatic contacts were initiated as soon as channels reopened. Overall, the overarching message of the meeting was clear that despite uncertainties regarding the continuation of the conflict, India is prepared at all levels, is putting its people first, and is confident of dealing with the situation through coordinated diplomatic, strategic and economic efforts.