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West Asia crisis and Hormuz blockade to feature at Heads of Mission conference next week
India will host a three-day Heads of Mission conference in New Delhi from April 28-30 to discuss the West Asia crisis and the Straits of Hormuz blockade. The agenda includes opening remarks by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, a Day 2 session with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and a CDS briefing, and PM Modi’s participation on April 30. The article also notes a shift in envoy appointments and Dinesh Trivedi’s nomination to Dhaka.
Why It Matters
The discussions address the impact of the West Asia crisis on Gulf economies and global trade routes, and signal India’s diplomatic approach amid shifting regional dynamics and great-power competition.
Timeline
6 Events
Envoy appointments: Dinesh Trivedi nominated for High Commissioner to Dhaka
April 24, 2026
The article notes the government’s shift toward appointing non-career diplomats for key postings, with senior BJP leader Dinesh Trivedi reportedly nominated for High Commissioner to Dhaka.
PM Modi to join HOM deliberations on April 30
April 24, 2026
The conference will run April 28-30 in New Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi joining the deliberations on April 30.
Day 2 of HOM conference: Jaishankar addresses and CDS briefing
April 24, 2026
Day 2 will be led by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, addressing the gathering on the new global equilibrium amid West Asia war, Ukraine war, and rising China influence; Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan will brief on regional military capabilities and reforms in the military architecture.
Day 1 of HOM conference led by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
April 24, 2026
Day 1 will be led by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who will open deliberations with an overview of India and the world, focusing on the West Asia crisis and economic repercussions of the Straits of Hormuz blockage.
Heads of Mission conference announced for April 28-30, 2026
April 24, 2026
Three-day Heads of Mission conference to be held in New Delhi on April 28-30, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi joining the deliberations on April 30; top Indian envoys to attend; focus on the West Asia crisis and the Hormuz blockade.
February 28, 2026 – West Asia war context and Hormuz blockade
February 28, 2026
The article references an ongoing war in West Asia and notes that about 135 ships crossed the Straits of Hormuz prior to the February 28 war.