In a post on X, Jaishankar said the conversation with Rubio focused on the ongoing conflict in the region and its wider economic fallout, with both sides also discussing energy security concerns and the risks to international markets.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held a detailed telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on the ongoing West Asia conflict and its implications for global energy security. World News | EAM Speaks with US State Secy Rubio, Discusses Energy Security Amid West Asia Conflict.

The government is taking proactive steps to ensure an uninterrupted supply of all essential goods, including petroleum products, the sources said