‘Attacks on Civilian Shipping Simply Indefensible’: Jaishankar's Strong Message at UNGA
India and Liberia formed a new shipping safety group as Jaishankar said attacks on seafarers and commercial vessels are no longer exceptional.
- On Friday, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and Liberia announced establishing a "Group of friends" on the safety and security of shipping and seafarers on the sidelines of the 81st General Assembly.
- Merchant shipping faces increased risks in regions including the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Bab-el-Mandeb, and Somalia; Jaishankar noted attacks against seafarers are "regrettably" no longer exceptional.
- Jaishankar added that commercial shipping and marinas have been subjected to repeated attacks in the Gulf and the Red Sea, calling these actions "simply indefensible" for disrupting maritime commerce.
- Following the remarks, a Pakistani journalist shouted a question to Jaishankar; Permanent Representative Harish Parvathaneni told the journalist, "You have heard your reply."
- On Thursday, an Indian journalist had asked Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, "When will you stop harbouring terrorists?" as he entered the building, preceding the tense exchange.
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Attacks on commercial shipping in Gulf, Red Sea simply indefensible: Jaishankar as India and Liberia announce ‘group of friends’
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In New York, EAM Jaishankar Spotlights India’s Concerns over Attacks on Seafarers
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that India and Liberia have brought together a group of countries to address attacks on commercial ships and protect their crews, while urging international cooperation to safeguard global shipping lanes and seafarers. World News | In New York, EAM Jaishankar Spotlights India’s Concerns over Attacks on Seafarers.
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