New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel on Monday highlighted India's distinct position in navigating major geopolitical conflicts, commending New Delhi's pragmatic diplomacy in the Russia-Ukraine war while sounding alarms over growing economic and security disruptions in West Asia.

Addressing India's engagement with both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war, Bettel praised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent visits to Moscow and Kyiv. He noted that while most nations choose a side, India's dual outreach demonstrates a clear commitment to diplomatic bridge-building.

"Jaishankar went to Moscow and to Kyiv. Usually countries visit one, not both. So this is the will to build a bridge...