India Flags Energy Security Risks At Global Meet On Strait Of Hormuz, Calls For De-Escalation And Dialogue

India participated in a virtual meeting with over 60 countries to discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting was convened by the United Kingdom to explore ways to reopen the strait, which has been disrupted by the ongoing West Asia conflict. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized the importance of freedom of navigation and unimpeded transit through international waterways. The strait's closure has affected India's energy security, with three Indian seafarers killed and one missing. The coalition will explore coordinated economic and political measures to pressure Iran to reopen the strait. The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of global seaborne oil trade, and its closure has caused severe disruptions to energy supply.