Avoid attacks on commercial shipping, seafarers: Jaishankar to Iran FM Araghchi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said he spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and conveyed India's deep concern over the ongoing hostilities
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said he spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and conveyed India's deep concern over the ongoing hostilities in the region, while urging that commercial shipping and seafarers must not be targeted under any circumstances.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said India strongly condemns attacks on commercial vessels and seafarers by any party. "Had a tele-conversation with FM @araghchi of Iran this evening. Conveyed our deep concerns at the ongoing hostilities in the region," he wrote.
Read Full Story "Strongly urged that attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers be avoided under any circumstance. India condemns any such attack by any party," Jaishankar added. The External Affairs Minister said he was briefed on Iran's perspective on the current developments and the discussions underway.
"Was apprised of Iran's perspective of current developments and discussions underway. India is always supportive of dialogue and diplomacy," he said. Ends
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