As tensions continue to escalate in West Asia, threatening energy and commodity supply routes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the situation and suggest mitigating measures.

A government statement said the meeting assessed the ongoing conflict’s short, long and medium-term impact. Furthermore, the committee also discussed potential measures, both immediate and long-term, to manage the crisis.

“The ongoing conflict in West Asia will have significant short, medium and long-term impact on the global economy. Its effect on India was assessed, and counter-measures, both immediate and long-term, were discussed,” the statement said.

Mr. Modi directed that a Group of Ministers (GoM) and a group of secretaries be formed to work exclusively on a “whole-of-government approach” to the crisis. He urged sectoral groups to work in consultation with all stakeholders.