Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented India on Thursday (April 2, 2026)at a U.K.-hosted summit of nearly 30 nations that focused on ensuring safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's partial blockade of the strategic waterway which has severely disrupted global oil and gas supplies.
Mr. Misri, joining the deliberations through virtual mode, articulated India's stance on safety of international shipping lanes in the region.
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"As far as India is concerned, you very well know that we stand for free and open commercial shipping, and for maritime security in keeping with international law," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his weekly media briefing.
"We continue to call for ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as a matter of priority," he said.
