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Jaishankar Urges UNGA to Prioritize Seafarer Safety Amidst Global Conflicts
- •External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- •India's priorities at UNGA 81 include global conflicts, counter-terrorism, and concerns of the Global South.
- •Jaishankar highlighted the worldwide impact of war in a globalized world.
- •He expressed concern over attacks on vessels and emphasized the urgent need to ensure seafarer safety.
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, stating that repeated attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers in the Gulf, Red Sea, and Black Sea must stop. He emphasized that such actions causing loss of innocent lives are indefensible and that ensuring the safety of seafarers is an urgent global priority.
Jaishankar highlighted recent maritime attacks, including the MV Chemp Pluto in the Gulf of Oman where an Indian sailor died, and an incident involving the Al Gia in the Strait of Hormuz. He also cited attacks in the Black Sea, such as on the MV Amorphie in Russian territorial waters and the MV Golden Leo originating from Odessa, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of Indian crew members.
India and Liberia came together to launch the Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers at the United Nations to draw international attention to the mounting threats faced by commercial shipping and maritime workers. India currently stands as a major global supplier of seafarers.
