India, Oct. 21 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during talks with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said the situation in West Asia remains a matter of "deep concern", and India will support all efforts to promote peace through dialogue and diplomacy.

Al Nahyan, who is also the deputy prime minister of the UAE, landed in Mumbai on Monday night on a two-day visit. His trip to India comes amid a fresh wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia reportedly by the Houthi militants.

In his televised opening remarks at the meeting, Jaishankar also backed efforts to ensure the free, safe, and unimpeded flow of trade, energy, and fertilisers. The external affairs minister said the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreemen...