NEW DELHI, April 22 -- Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the geopolitical instability in West Asia, driven by the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, is no longer a regional issue, given its far-reaching implications for global energy security, food security, and economic stability. "For a developing country like India, which relies on the West Asian region for a significant share of its energy requirements, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are not distant events, they are stark realities with direct implications for our security and economic stability," Singh said addressing German Parliamentarians in Berlin. He arrived in Berlin for a three-day official visit aimed at bolstering the India-Germany bilateral military relationship, focusing on strengthening defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. India has adopted a proactive and coordinated strategy to address the challenges arising from the conflict and mitigate their direct implications for the country, he said, adding that a Group of Ministers on West Asia is continuously assessing the evolving situation and recommending timely measures to minimise its impact. "Bringing together key ministries, our deliberations focused on safeguarding energy supplies, maintaining the availability of essential commodities, containing inflationary pressures, and protecting citizens as well as industry from external disruptions," Singh said, addressing the German Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence and Security. India and Germany will sign a defence industrial cooperation roadmap during Singh's visit. Discussions will also focus on enhancing defence industrial collaboration, strengthening military-to-military engagements, and exploring opportunities in emerging domains such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and drones....