India finalising agreement to supply oil, gas to Mauritius amid West Asia crisis: Jaishankar
The Hindu·4h ago·Positivity
What Happened
India is finalising an agreement to supply oil and gas to Mauritius to strengthen energy security amid West Asia conflict. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced this during the 9th Indian Ocean Conference in Mauritius on April 9, 2026. The West Asia crisis and Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted shipping and increased global oil prices.
Key Entities
IndiaMauritiusS. JaishankarWest Asia conflictStrait of HormuzIndian Ocean Conference