Mumbai, Oct. 20 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar remarked on Tuesday that the regional situation in West Asia remains a matter of "deep concern". He affirmed that New Delhi will support every initiative encouraging peace through dialogue and diplomacy. He said this during discussions with his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Al Nahyan, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister of the Emirates, arrived in Mumbai on Monday evening for a two-day visit. His official visit to India comes amid a recent surge in attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, reportedly orchestrated by Houthi rebels.

During his televised opening remarks at the meeting, Jaishankar highlighted how the Comprehensive Econo...