As Pakistan prepares to host peace talks between the United States and Iran, India is proactively engaging with key partners in West Asia, including Oman, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, to address energy stability concerns. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is attending the 9th Indian Ocean Conference in Mauritius, where he will have discussions with ministers from several countries, including those in the West Asia region. His meetings aim to address challenges arising from the recent conflict, particularly the fragile ceasefire with Iran. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit the UAE, which has been affected by Iranian attacks, to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. Meanwhile, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is visiting Qatar, India's primary source of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), to prioritize energy supplies. India relies on West Asia for about 55-60% of its natural gas needs, with Qatar supplying over 40% of its LNG imports. The ongoing conflict has severely disrupted LNG and LPG supplies, prompting the Indian government to adjust allocations to ensure households receive adequate cooking fuel.