Muscat, Feb. 16 -- Emphasising the need for increased connectivity amid ongoing tensions in West Asia and the Indo-Pacific, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar elaborated on the contributions of India in this regard, particularly pointing to the

The Foreign Minister was delivering the keynote address at the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, Oman, on Saturday.

He said that India is rapidly strengthening its own capabilities and forging partnerships with Indian Ocean neighbours, but is also shouldering responsibilities, stepping up in times of trouble and providing leadership where required.

Stating that the countries are diverse in terms of history, geography, development, politics or culture, the Foreign Minister said that they...