'We call for free & safe navigation': India on Strait of Hormuz as Iran seeks toll from ships
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The Indian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the principle of unrestricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor. India has voiced its concerns regarding the stability of energy supply routes, which are essential for its national economy, amid growing international speculation that the terms of regional transit might be altered.
The Indian government has reaffirmed its commitment to unrestricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as the crisis in West Asia continues to evolve. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow but indispensable gateway for global trade, facilitating the movement of nearly 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas. India has voiced its concerns regarding the stability of energy supply routes, which are essential for its national economy. The government has dismissed suggestions that it had entered into negotiations with Iran regarding transit fees. India maintains that its flagged ships should not be subjected to arbitrary tolls that could further inflate the cost of energy and goods.
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