New Delhi, March 9 -- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday told the Rajya Sabha that India believes "dialogue and diplomacy" must be pursued to de-escalate tensions in West Asia amid the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran.
Making a suo motu statement in the Upper House, the External Affairs Minister said the government is closely monitoring the deteriorating situation in the region and remains concerned about the safety of the large Indian community living there.
"The Government of India believed and continues to believe that 'dialogue and diplomacy' should be pursued to de-escalate tensions and address underlying issues," Jaishankar said.
He also emphasised that "it is imperative that the sovereig...