Inter-Ministerial Briefing on recent Developments in West Asia

• Whole-of-government media briefing convened by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) with MEA, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and Ministry of I&B to assure citizens of energy security, port stability, and consular support amid the West Asia conflict.
• First briefing held on 12 March 2026; updated on 25 March 2026 at the National Media Centre, New Delhi.
• Relevance: tests GS-II (India & neighbourhood, diaspora), GS-III (energy security, internal security of sea lanes) and current affairs on Israel–Iran escalation affecting Strait of Hormuz trade.