India calls for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, citing international law as four LPG ships arrive safely amid West Asia tensions.
India on Thursday reiterated its call for safe and uninterrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing the importance of international law amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Addressing a press conference, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is closely monitoring developments in the region and remains engaged with key partners to safeguard its energy interests.
“We are closely following all developments in West Asia… We continue to call for ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as a matter of priority,” Jaiswal said.
VIDEO | Delhi: Addressing a press conference, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) says, “As you know, there are several questions about where we source our energy requirements from. You are well aware of our broad approach to energy sourcing. It is based on: first, the… pic.twitter.com/p8DoOnLe74
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He also said that four Indian-bound ships carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) had recently crossed the strategic waterway safely and arrived in the country. “We have kept you informed about the Indian ships that have so far crossed the Strait of Hormuz. Four ships, loaded with LPG, have arrived in India after safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz a few days ago. We continue to remain in touch with all concerned countries to ensure safe passage and meet our energy requirements,” he added.
VIDEO | Delhi: Addressing a press conference, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) says, “We have kept you informed about the Indian ships that have so far crossed the Strait of Hormuz. Four ships, loaded with LPG, have arrived in India after safely crossing the Strait of… pic.twitter.com/pJA4UGceJv
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 27, 2026
On India’s energy sourcing strategy, Jaiswal said decisions are guided by three key factors: meeting the needs of its 1.4 billion population, market dynamics, and the global situation. He declined to comment on specific sourcing details, directing such queries to the Ministry of Petroleum.
“Our approach is based on the imperative to meet the needs of our people, market conditions, and the global context. These remain the guiding principles,” he said.
#WATCH | Delhi | MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “We are closely following all the developments ongoing in West Asia… We continue to call for ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as a matter of priority…” pic.twitter.com/UF7XsWMgZ0
— ANI (@ANI) March 27, 2026
Jaiswal also highlighted ongoing diplomatic engagement, noting that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is currently in France for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on March 26–27. On the sidelines, Jaishankar held bilateral talks with counterparts from France, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Ukraine, covering both bilateral ties and developments in West Asia.
During the meeting, Jaishankar said the need for reforms in global governance, including urgent changes to the UN Security Council, streamlining peacekeeping operations, and strengthening humanitarian supply chains. He also raised concerns of the Global South on energy, fertiliser, and food security.
In a separate session, the minister pointed to uncertainties stemming from the West Asia conflict and called for more resilient trade corridors and supply chains.
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