Singh underlined the country’s diplomatic maturity, saying, “In such a complex situation, if any country has acted in a truly balanced manner, it is India.”He emphasized that India has managed to maintain cordial relations with both Washington and Tehran, a factor that has helped safeguard its strategic and economic interests.Referring to the maritime challenges in the Gulf region, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, Singh said Indian oil tankers have continued operations despite the tensions, which shows the effectiveness of India’s diplomatic engagement.The Defense Minister also linked this balanced foreign policy to domestic stability, citing how India avoided serious disruptions during the global LPG energy crisis. While many countries faced huge price hikes and shortages, Singh said India managed the situation without allowing significant rise in prices.“Prices rose across the world, but we ensured that the burden on Indian citizens was reduced,” he said, crediting timely government intervention and strategic decisions.Singh acknowledged that uncertainty remains over West Asia and there is no clear timeline for the crisis to end.“Even in the face of uncertainty, India is playing the expected role of a mature and responsible nation,” he said, adding that such balanced diplomacy is not an accident but the result of years of consistent commitment and credibility building on the global stage.