National Desk, New Delhi – Amid rising tensions in West Asia and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian government has emphasized that the safety of its citizens and maritime assets remains its top concern. Both the Ministry of External Affairs and the Shipping Ministry stated that they are closely monitoring developments and are ready to act whenever needed.
Focus on Energy Security
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted that India is diversifying its oil imports to meet its growing energy demands. He noted that decisions are being made keeping in mind the energy needs of nearly 1.4 billion people. He also confirmed that discussions are ongoing with multiple countries to ensure the safe passage of ships currently affected in the Strait of Hormuz.
Efforts to Bring Back Stuck Vessels
According to officials, continuous efforts are underway to safely guide Indian vessels out of the Hormuz region. The government is in touch with several nations to maintain secure sea routes and restore normal shipping movement in the area.
Indian Seafarers Reported Safe
Mukesh Mangal, Additional Secretary in the Shipping Ministry, assured that all Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf region are safe. He added that no untoward incident involving any Indian vessel has been reported in the past 24 hours.
Rescue Operations Making Progress
The government revealed that a total of 2,337 Indian seafarers have been safely brought back so far through the Directorate General of Shipping. Out of these, 75 have returned within the last 24 hours, indicating that rescue efforts are being carried out swiftly.
Normal Operations at Indian Ports
Authorities also clarified that all ports across the country are functioning smoothly. There have been no reports of congestion or disruption, suggesting that India’s maritime operations remain stable despite global tensions.