11 India-bound vessels carrying oil, LPG successfully cross Strait Of Hormuz after Iran-US deal, says Govt
Eleven India-bound vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the United States and Iran finalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the
Eleven India-bound vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the United States and Iran finalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. Speaking at a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the movement of ships through one of the world's most strategically important maritime routes has continued following the agreement signed on June 17. "As of today, we have 10 Indian-flagged vessels which are still in the Persian Gulf region. In addition, two have recently arrived there," he said. Providing an update on shipping traffic, Mr Jaiswal added, "Since the signing of the MoU on June 17, 11 India bound vessels have transited through the Strait of Hormuz." Crude Oil Tankers Among Ships That Crossed Hormuz According to the MEA, the vessels that successfully crossed the strait include three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers, each carrying more than 285,000 metric tonnes of crude oil.
The list also includes one foreign-flagged LPG carrier, one foreign-flagged crude oil tanker and six foreign-flagged bulk carriers transporting fertiliser cargo. "We hope that the remaining India flagged vessels would also be able to cross the Hormuz soon," Mr Jaiswal said. The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the world's most critical energy corridors, linking the Persian Gulf with global shipping routes and facilitating the transport of crude oil and other commodities. Also Read | Moving decisively towards finalizing trade deal with India: US Ambassador Gor India-UAE Defence Partnership Has Seen 'Major Upswing' During the briefing, the MEA also spoke about India's defence ties with the United Arab Emirates. On India-UAE defence cooperation, Mr Jaiswal said, "This is a very important relationship with the United Arab Emirates in recent several years has actually seen a major upswing, and in that upswing the defence partnership also plays an important role, and that also has strengthened and deepened, so that is where we are in our defence partnership".
India Raises Concern Over Reports From Bangladesh The MEA also addressed reports concerning incidents involving Hindu religious symbols in Bangladesh. "We have seen reports from Bangladesh regarding acts of desecration involving Hindu deities and their images, which have sparked protests. We expect the Bangladeshi government to curb the extremists there and guarantee the safety of the minority community," Mr Jaiswal said. NSA Ajit Doval, Chinese Foreign Minister Discuss Bilateral Ties Responding to questions about the meeting between Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the MEA spokesperson said the two sides reviewed recent developments in bilateral relations. "There was a meeting yesterday between the Security Advisor and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the two sides reviewed recent developments in bilateral relations and noted progress towards gradual normalisation in ties. Security Advisor underlined that stable, predictable, and constructive bilateral relations contribute to building trust and a better understanding between the two sides. These discussions were forward-looking and constructive," Mr Jaiswal said.
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