EAM Jaishankar discusses Ukraine-Russia conflict solutions amid G20 summit
IANSThe discussions, according to the minister, aimed to address disruptions in Black Sea shipping as well as bring Russia and Ukraine together to address concerns.
The discussions were held in the backdrop of the G20 summit held in Atlanta, United States, this year.
Jaishankar said the first priority of the discussions was to stymie the attacks on civilian shipping and seafarers. The second was to deliberate on ways in which grain exports from Ukraine and Russia, who are major suppliers, could be restored after the Black Sea attacks cut trade sharply.
Regarding energy, the EAM said pushing for a cease on attacks on energy installations would be the most complicated manoeuver, noting that stakeholders interpret energy installations differently.
“To some, it would mean a refinery; to some, it would mean grids,” said Jaishankar, adding that there would be issues related to ships carrying fuel.
The minister said India has been trying to get the warring-states to come together to address these concerns.
(With inputs from ANI)