India to join international talks on opening the Strait of Hormuz
Kyiv • UNN
India is participating in a British initiative to restore shipping through the blocked strait. More than 40 states are involved in the negotiations, without US participation.
India will participate in a British initiative to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains effectively blocked. This was announced by the Ministry of External Affairs of India, as reported by Bloomberg, writes UNN.
Details
As noted by the ministry's spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, the country will be represented by chief diplomat Vikram Misri at the first round of negotiations. Details of the participation are not yet disclosed.
India continues to call for free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as a priority issue
Over 40 countries are participating in the negotiations
The negotiations are chaired by the United Kingdom and bring together representatives from over 40 states, including France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan, and the UAE. The United States is not participating in the meeting.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil supplies, remains almost completely closed after the escalation of the conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel, which has already affected global energy markets.