New Delhi, March 6 -- Expressing grave concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East, Mauritius Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Dhananjay Ramful, has stated that the crisis has evolved into a regional conflict with extensive global implications.

The minister highlighted that the fallout from the hostilities is placing an immense burden on vulnerable nations, particularly through economic instability and threats to essential resources.

"The conflict has become a regional conflict, and its consequences are far-reaching. A lot of countries, especially vulnerable countries, will be facing a lot of difficulties. You have the rising prices of petroleum products and food security," the minis...