Melbourne, July 9 -- India and Australia on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening energy security and resilient energy supply chains, while expressing deep concern over the ongoing situation in West Asia and its impact on global energy markets.

In a Joint Statement on Energy Security, the two countries said they shared "deep concern over the situation in the Middle East and its consequences for our region, including the prolonged impact of disruptions on energy, resources and other important commodities' supply chains and prices."

Amid the ongoing disruptions, both sides reaffirmed "our shared commitment to open markets and rules-based trade, principles that underpin our prosperity and economic security."

Recognising th...