New Delhi, July 14 -- Energy security was an important part of the conversations during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to four countries in the Gulf region and there were also discussions on developments in West Asia.

Answering queries during the weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the External Affairs Minister visited Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman earlier this month and had extensive discussions with the leadership, including at the highest level.

"He also met with his counterparts in all four countries and discussed several issues that are of interest, including trade, energy, and investment. Energy was an important part of the conversation, and they also discussed t...