The Economic Times

Japan will provide support worth about $10 billion to help strengthen energy supply in Asia

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said attacks on merchant vessels are completely unacceptable, stressing Indias commitment to secure maritime routes at the AZEC Plus meeting hosted by Japan. Amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, Japan announced a $10 billion energy support package to strengthen Asias supply chains. Leaders emphasised safe shipping, stable oil access, and coordinated efforts to safeguard regional energy security and economic stability.