India has called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the importance of freedom of navigation and unimpeded transit through international waterways. The country remains the only one to have lost mariners in attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented India at a UK-convened meeting, where over 60 countries participated, but the US reportedly did not. Misri highlighted the impact of the US-Iran war on India's energy security and the need for de-escalation and diplomacy.
Three Indian seafarers were among the eight Indians killed in the West Asia conflict, with their deaths occurring in attacks on merchant vessels during the early days of the crisis.
India supports free and open commercial shipping and maritime security in line with international law, and continues to call for ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as a matter of priority.
