India flags attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz as unacceptable at UN
India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, condemned attacks on commercial shipping, endangering civilian crew, and impeding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz as 'unacceptable' at a UNECOSOC meeting. His remarks followed an attack on an India-flagged commercial vessel off the coast of Oman. Harish emphasized that international law regarding freedom of navigation must be fully respected and highlighted India's approach to the energy and fertilizer crisis caused by the West Asia conflict, advocating for a combination of short-term, structural measures, and international cooperation.
Key Points
- India condemned attacks on commercial shipping and impediments to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz as unacceptable at the UN.
- The statement was made by India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, at a UNECOSOC meeting.
- The remarks followed a recent attack on an India-flagged commercial vessel off the coast of Oman.
- India stressed the importance of fully respecting international law concerning freedom of navigation.
- India also shared its strategy for addressing the energy and fertilizer crisis stemming from the West Asia conflict, advocating for comprehensive measures and international cooperation.
Exam Facts
- India's Permanent Representative to UN: Parvathaneni Harish.
- Forum: United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC).
- Issue: Attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Recent incident: Attack on an India-flagged commercial vessel off Oman.
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