New Delhi [India]: India is closely following the developments in West Asia.
It has again called for safe and unimpeded navigation and the flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz.
Briefing media in New Delhi this evening, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said, this is key for ensuring the economic and energy security of people across the world.
He said, the Ministry has issued a statement after summoning the Deputy Chief of Mission of Iran.
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MEA spokesperson said, "The EAM visited four countries in the Gulf region. In each of these countries- Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman- he had extensive discussions with the leadership, including at the highest level."
"He also met with his counterparts in all four countries and discussed several issues that are of interest, including trade, energy, and investment.
"Energy was an important part of the conversation, and they also discussed the developments that are happening in West Asia and shared their perspectives on this particular issue. Energy security was an important part of the conversation that he had in the Gulf region," he added.
Jaiswal said, New Delhi conveyed Tehran its deepest concerns and that it strongly condemned what has happened.
He said, a precious Indian life has been lost and several Indian nationals have been injured. A couple of them are seriously injured.
The Spokesperson said, India conveyed its strongest protest to the Iranian side on this matter, stating that these attacks must stop at the earliest.
At the same time, there should be de-escalation, and the two sides should come to the negotiating table and take the path of dialogue and diplomacy so that peace and stability can be ensured in West Asia.
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