New Delhi, May 14 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday voiced concerns over the continuing conflict in West Asia, stressing the need for a two-state solution to the Palestine issue, in his national statement at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

Speaking on the Israel-Palestine issue, Jaishankar said, "India supports a two - state solution where the Palestine issue is concerned."

Jaishankar said the tensions in the Gulf region, including threats to maritime traffic and energy infrastructure, underline the fragile security environment.

"The conflict in West Asia merits particular attention. Continuing tensions, risks to maritime traffic, and disruptions to energy infrastructure highlight the fragility of the situatio...