India Voices Deep Concern Over Ship Shooting in Strait of Hormuz, Holds High-Level Diplomatic Talks
India has raised deep concerns regarding the shooting incident involving two Indian-flagged ships that occurred recently in the critical Strait of Hormuz. The high stakes of the incident necessitated immediate diplomatic intervention.The Ministry of External Affairs promptly called in the Ambassador of Iran to India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, for a crucial meeting in New Delhi with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri this evening. This meeting underscores India’s unwavering focus on the safety of its vital international shipping routes.
India Stresses Importance of Merchant Shipping Safety
During the meeting, Foreign Secretary Misri conveyed India’s deep apprehension concerning the shooting incident. He emphasized the paramount importance that India attaches to the safety of merchant shipping and mariners operating through international waters.Misri further recalled the history of cooperation, specifically mentioning that Iran had previously facilitated the safe passage of several ships bound for India. These historical cooperative efforts were cited to underline the need for stability in the region.
Diplomatic Calls for Resumption of Safe Passage
Reiterating his serious concern over the incident of firing on merchant ships, the Foreign Secretary conveyed India’s strong views to the Iranian Ambassador. He urgently urged the Iranian side to convey these views to the relevant authorities within Iran.The core demand from New Delhi was the prompt resumption of the process to facilitate India-bound ships across the Strait of Hormuz at the earliest possible time.
Iranian Ambassador Assures Commitment to Indian Views
Following the high-level discussions, the Ministry reported that the Ambassador of Iran undertook a commitment. He assured the Indian delegation that he would promptly convey India’s views regarding maritime safety and the passage resumption to the relevant Iranian authorities.Source:
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