In the backdrop of a volatile global energy landscape, Indian External Affairs Minister [S. Jaishankar] participated in the “AZEC Plus” ministerial meeting via video conference from New Delhi on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to address critical supply chain disruptions and ensure maritime security. Convened by Japan and chaired by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the high-level meeting brought together 11 member nations and key partners to discuss the fallout of the West Asia conflict and the strategic closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
