"Deeply Concerning": India Condemns Attacks On Ships In Hormuz At UN Security Council
India has formally condemned attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz at the UN Security Council. The Indian representative called for immediate de-escalation to protect maritime trade and the safety of seafarers.
Why it matters
The disruption of the Strait of Hormuz significantly impacts global energy prices and India's economic interests in the region.
Describing the escalation of hostilities in West Asia as "deeply concerning", India has strongly condemned recent attacks on several maritime vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, calling for the restoration of unimpeded navigation and trade through international waterways in the region.Terming West Asia as a region of "immense importance" to India, Permanent Representative of India to the UN Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said, "After a brief pause in the ongoing conflict in the region, there has been a worrying resumption of attacks and escalation of hostilities.
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