India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar cautioned against 'unilateral coercive measures' and sanctions at a meeting of foreign ministers from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, in an apparent reference to the United States. He said such steps bypass international law and disproportionately harm developing nations, stressing that pressure cannot replace diplomacy.

Jaishankar expressed concern over the escalating crisis in West Asia, warning that tensions around key maritime routes and energy infrastructure threaten global stability. He emphasized the importance of uninterrupted shipping through vital waterways and called for respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and international law.

The minister also urged a sustained ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian access and progress toward a two state solution, while highlighting crises in Lebanon, Syria, Sudan, Yemen and Libya. Reiterating India's stance against cross border terrorism, he said zero tolerance must remain a universal norm and affirmed India's readiness to support efforts to restore regional stability.