Overview
- The April 23–24 officials’ meeting closed without a communique, leading India to issue a brief Chair’s Summary noting “deep concern” over the West Asia war.
- People familiar with the talks said sharp splits, especially between Iran and the UAE over the conflict, blocked agreement on a consensus text.
- The Ministry of External Affairs said India’s position on Palestine is unchanged and still backs a negotiated two‑state solution.
- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday accused the government of trying to dilute language on Israel and Palestine, a claim officials dismissed as speculative.
- A foreign ministers’ meeting in May will test efforts to narrow gaps, after discussions that also covered aid for Gaza, UNRWA’s role, the Lebanon ceasefire, and stabilization in Syria, Yemen, Libya and Sudan.