India urges safe Hormuz passage at UN debate
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New York: India urged immediate restoration of safe and unimpeded maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz during a UN Security Council open debate on April 28, with Charge d'Affaires Yojna Patel warning that recent attacks on commercial shipping threaten global peace, energy security and economic stability and citing loss of Indian seafarers.
On April 28, Patel called for renewed international cooperation and adherence to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to safeguard critical sea lanes; the statement signals Delhi's push for coordinated measures to protect trade routes, offers a legal basis for responses, and places maritime security on the UNSC agenda this week.
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- 1. Ongoing conflict in West Asia increased risks to commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- 2. Multiple recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait produced casualties and disruptions.
- 3. India documented loss of Indian seafarers linked to these maritime incidents.
- 4. April 28: India raised the issue at the UN Security Council open debate in New York.
- 5. India urged restoration of safe passage and adherence to UNCLOS, calling for international cooperation.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a major global trade route. Disruptions there can affect the prices you pay for goods, including gas. If you're invested in stocks or mutual funds, instability can impact your portfolio. Keep an eye on this situation.
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