Stories
Hormuz: 6 Indian Ships, 163 Sailors Safe Amidst Tensions, MEA Clarifies Status.
- •6 Indian-flagged ships are safely present in the Persian Gulf, positioned west of the Strait of Hormuz.
- •163 Indian sailors are on board 6 foreign ships carrying essential cargo for India.
- •MEA and Ministry of Shipping are closely monitoring the safety and movement of Indian maritime interests and citizens.
- •India rejected Turkish President Erdogan's statement on Kashmir, asserting it as an internal matter of India's sovereignty.
- •India emphasized a strong stance against terrorism, urging global unity to combat cross-border terrorism without double standards.
Key Questions Answered
According to data released by the Ministry of External Affairs, there are currently 6 Indian-flagged ships positioned safely west of the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, there are 163 Indian sailors on board foreign-flagged cargo ships operating in the area, whose safety is being closely monitored by the Ministry of Shipping.
India strongly and outright rejected the remarks made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan regarding Kashmir at the United Nations General Assembly. The Ministry of External Affairs stated unequivocally that Jammu and Kashmir is entirely a matter of India's sovereignty and territorial integrity, with no third party having any jurisdiction or role.
The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized from the UNGA platform that India will not tolerate any double standards on terrorism. Citing the Foreign Minister, India highlighted that the global community must unite to deal strictly with cross-border terrorism through collective efforts and robust international cooperation.
