Jaishankar criticizes attacks on shipping as India and Liberia launch group
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India and Liberia have launched a new initiative to address safety and security threats to commercial shipping and seafarers.
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- India and Liberia established a new group of friends to focus on the safety and security of merchant shipping and global seafarers.
- The initiative comes in response to frequent attacks on commercial vessels in regions including the Red Sea and the Gulf of Oman.
- Many Indian nationals work on vessels traveling through these volatile maritime corridors.
- The formation of the group occurred during the 81st UN General Assembly session.
What to watch next
- Membership expansion of the group of friends on the safety and security of shipping and seafarers.
- Potential policy developments or security measures resulting from this initiative at the UN.
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S. Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister
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“In the last few months, commercial shipping and marinas have been subjected to repeated attacks in the Gulf, the Red Sea, and its vicinity….These actions that disrupt maritime commerce and cost innocent lives are simply indefensible”
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…“India, as a major source of seafarers, and Liberia, as the largest shipping registry, have come together to highlight the safety and security of shipping and seafarers,” Mr. Jaishankar said at the meeting. “ In the last few months, commercial shipping and marinas have been subjected to repeated attacks in the Gulf, the Red Sea, and its vicinity….These actions that disrupt maritime commerce and cost innocent lives are simply indefensible ,” he added. Amid ongoing global conflicts, merchant shipping and seafarers are facing increased risks in various regions, including the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Bab-el-Mandeb, Black Sea,…
“A terrorist country is asking me that question. Come on”
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…maritime security risks A terrorist country is asking me that question: Jaishankar to Pakistani journalist Mr. Jaishankar also sharply responded to a Pakistani journalist who asked him a question related to terrorism. " A terrorist country is asking me that question. Come on ,” he said in a strong response to the question by the Pakistani journalist at the UN After India and Liberia’s remarks at the UN headquarters, the Pakistani journalist stood up and shouted a question to Mr. Jaishankar,…
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