Modi chairs security meet on West Asia crisis, focuses on seafarers and supply chains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over a high-level security meeting to address challenges arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict. He instructed officials to set up a dedicated mechanism to support Indian seafarers and their families affected by the crisis. The meeting also examined ways to secure an uninterrupted supply of fertilizers ahead of the rabi agricultural season. India's efforts to diversify its energy sources were noted as having effectively reduced exposure to risks from the conflict. The government reaffirmed its whole-of-government approach to protect the interests of Indian citizens.