West Asia: India condemns attack on commercial vessel
NEW DELHI: India strongly condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MT EL Gaia off the coast of Oman Sunday. The Indian Embassy in Oman reported that 13 Indian crew members have been rescued, while efforts continue for one Indian national who remains missing.
The Embassy is actively monitoring the situation and working with Omani authorities to ensure the ongoing search and rescue operations are effective. It expressing gratitude for the support provided by Oman in rescuing the Indian nationals.
A statement issued by the MEA, India, calls for urgent de-escalation of tensions in the region and advocated for dialogue and diplomacy to achieve peace. It condemned any attacks on commercial shipping, seafarers, civilians and civilian infrastructure labeling such actions as unacceptable.
India called for the prompt restoration of free and safe navigation as well as the uninterrupted flow of commerce through international waterways in the gulf region.