NEW DELHI — The National Security Advisor embarked on his latest visit to Saudi Arabia this week, his fourth diplomatic foray into the region since January, to hold high-level talks on 'regional peace and stability.' Sources close to the delegation, who requested anonymity to speak freely about oil, confirmed that discussions primarily focused on ensuring India's crucial energy supplies remain uninterrupted amidst escalating tensions in the West Asia.

The Advisor met with Saudi officials, including the Minister of Energy, to review the 'modalities' of unfettered crude imports. This followed previous visits earlier this year where similar discussions on 'security cooperation' and 'Gaza peace plans' were held, always conveniently coinciding with periods of heightened geopolitical risk to global oil routes. "We are committed to peace in the region," stated a spokesperson, "especially the kind of peace that ensures free passage through strategic maritime chokepoints."

Diplomatic observers noted the uncanny pattern of 'peace initiatives' being directly proportional to the price of Brent crude. "It appears our commitment to resolving conflict is strongest when the conflict threatens to impact our fuel bills," commented one analyst, who was promptly reminded that such observations are unhelpful to 'national interests.' The administration remains confident that its persistent efforts will eventually secure a lasting peace, or at least a stable oil price, whichever comes first.

The ongoing engagement also prioritizes the well-being of the approximately 4 million Indian expatriates in Saudi Arabia, whose safety, officials clarified, is deeply intertwined with the smooth operation of global energy markets. The next round of 'peace talks' is expected to be scheduled around the next major oil-related crisis.