Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said India and Australia can play a positive role in promoting dialogue and cooperation during the ongoing West Asia conflict.
This diplomatic alignment matters as both nations seek to mitigate the risks of geopolitical instability that threaten global trade and regional security. By leveraging their international partnerships, the two countries aim to stabilize a volatile region critical to global energy and shipping.
Speaking June 15, 2026 [1], Morrison said there is a need for increased resilience against geopolitical threats. He said that supply chains have been weaponized, which necessitates a stronger strategic partnership between Sydney and New Delhi to ensure economic security [1].
Morrison said India's diplomatic engagement is a key asset in the region. He pointed to the diplomatic visits of India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, as evidence of India's capacity to navigate complex tensions in the Middle East [2].
The former prime minister said that the relationship between India and Australia holds a key role as the Indo-Pacific takes center stage in global politics [2]. He said that the two nations are well-positioned to contribute to peace and stability through coordinated diplomatic outreach.
Morrison's remarks focused on the intersection of security and commerce. He said that boosting resilience is not only a matter of diplomacy, but also a necessity for protecting the flow of goods and services across the Indo-Pacific and beyond [1].
“India and Australia can play a positive role in promoting dialogue and cooperation during the ongoing West Asia conflict.”
The call for a strategic India-Australia partnership in West Asia reflects a broader shift toward 'minilateralism,' where middle powers coordinate to fill diplomatic voids left by larger superpowers. By focusing on supply-chain resilience and diplomatic dialogue, these nations are attempting to insulate their economies from the spillover effects of Middle Eastern instability while expanding their influence in the Indo-Pacific corridor.
