New Delhi, April 3: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that six Indian ships carrying LPG and LNG have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz. Amid ongoing regional conflicts, New Delhi is in contact with Iran and other nations to ensure the safe passage of Indian vessels.
During a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India will participate in a meeting regarding the Strait of Hormuz, organized by the UK.
In response to questions about facilitating the movement of 18 Indian-flagged ships carrying crude oil and LPG stranded in the Persian Gulf, Jaiswal said, “We are in contact with Iran and other countries to explore how we can secure an uninterrupted and safe route for our vessels, which include LPG, LNG, and other products. Through ongoing discussions over the past few days, our six Indian ships have successfully crossed Hormuz. We are in touch with the relevant parties on this matter.”
When asked about reports suggesting that India is paying tolls for the transit of its ships through the Strait, Jaiswal clarified, “We have previously addressed this issue. There has been no such discussion between us and Iran.”
Last month, Iran announced that it would not impose restrictions on ships from five “friendly” nations, including India, allowing them to pass through this crucial waterway, while access remains limited for other countries.
According to Iran’s official news agency, Araqchi stated, “There is no reason to allow enemies to pass through the Strait. We have permitted certain countries that we consider friends; we have allowed transit for China, Russia, India, Iraq, and Pakistan.”
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