New Delhi

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday held extensive discussions with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu, with a major focus on the economic implications of the ongoing West Asia crisis, particularly disruptions affecting global energy supply chains.

Motegi is currently in New Delhi to participate in the upcoming meeting of foreign ministers of the Quad grouping.

During his opening remarks at the meeting, Jaishankar said that India and Japan share a “special strategic and global partnership,” underlining the broader significance and global impact of ties between the two countries.

The External Affairs Minister also referred to the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting scheduled for Tuesday, stating that discussions would focus on advancing the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

According to officials, the talks between Jaishankar and Motegi covered bilateral cooperation as well as regional and global developments, with particular attention given to the escalating situation in West Asia and its consequences for energy supply networks.

Jaishankar observed that both India and Japan are directly affected by the conflict because they are major energy-importing nations with substantial maritime and trading interests.

The two leaders also exchanged views on issues related to economic security, which Jaishankar described as an area of growing importance.

The Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi will also be attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, with Jaishankar chairing the discussions.

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The Quad, which includes India, the United States, Australia and Japan, has increasingly emerged as an influential grouping focused on promoting peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region. India is hosting the meeting as the current chair of the coalition.