At the United Kingdom-led talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, India emphasised the impact of the Middle East crisis on its energy security, underscoring how it remains the only nation to have lost mariners in the Gulf attacks in recent days.
The meeting was held virtually between 60 nations to discuss the Strait of Hormuz crisis, where New Delhi highlighted the importance of the principles of freedom of navigation and unimpeded transit through international waterways.,At the gathering, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reiterated India's official stance about diplomacy being the most viable path for de-escalation of the ongoing conflict.
,"He emphasised the impact of the crisis on India's energy security and the fact that India remains the only country to have lost mariners in attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
,Misri underlined that the way out of the crisis consisted of de-escalation and a return to the path of diplomacy and dialogue among all concerned parties, MEA said.,At least three Indian seafarers on board foreign-flagged vessels have been killed and one injured in the West Asian region.
"There have been four reported incidents involving Indian seafarers in the region, resulting....
