India Urges Safe Transit Through Strait of Hormuz Amid West Asia Tensions

• India reiterated its call for safe and uninterrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, citing international law.
• MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed India is closely monitoring West Asia developments and engaging with partners to safeguard energy interests.
• Four Indian-bound LPG ships recently crossed the Strait of Hormuz safely and arrived in India.
• India's energy sourcing strategy is guided by the needs of its 1.4 billion population, market dynamics, and the global situation.
• EAM S Jaishankar discussed West Asia developments and global governance reforms at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, emphasizing resilient trade corridors.