The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday stated that six Indian ships carrying LPG, LNG and other products have been able to safely cross the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
India remains in touch with Iran and other countries for safe transit of Indian ships which are carrying products including LPG, LNG and other products, the MEA stated.
“We are in touch with Iran and other countries there to see how best we can get unimpeded transit and safe transit for our ships, which are carrying products including LPG, LNG and other products. Through this conversation that we have had over the last several days, we have had six Indian ships which have been able to safely cross the Strait of Hormuz, and we continue to be in touch with relevant parties,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said while addressing his weekly media briefing in the national capital.
Responding to another media query, Jaiswal confirmed India’s participation in a meeting on Strait of Hormuz being hosted by the UK later on Thursday.
“The UK side has invited several countries, including India, for talks on the Strait of Hormuz. From our side, Foreign Secretary is attending the meeting this evening,” he said.
On the Bahrain resolution, the MEA spokesperson said, “This particular resolution is under consideration in the UN Security Council. We also know that relevant parties, which means the members of the Security Council, are currently negotiating this particular text.”
“As far as India is concerned, we stand for free and open commercial shipping and for maritime security in keeping with international law. We continue to call for ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as a matter of priority. We are closely following all developments in regard to the West Asian conflict. So that is how we look at the Bahraini resolution,” he added.