India’s Position on Uninterrupted Flow of Shipment through the Strait of Hormuz

 

By

Dr. Somita Chakraborty


On 2nd April, 2026, Foreign Secretary participated in a meeting hosted by UK on the situation in West Asia. More than sixty countries participated in the meeting.

In his speech, Foreign Secretary emphasized the importance of maintaining the principles of freedom of navigation and unimpeded transit through international waterways. Noting the impact of West Asia crisis on India’s energy security, Indian Foreign Secretary stated that India is the only country, which have lost mariners in attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf.

Foreign Secretary represented India at a meeting convened by the UK Foreign Secretary on the situation in West Asia, where more than 60 countries participated. In his speech, Mr. Foreign Secretary of India noted the importance of the principles of freedom of navigation and unimpeded transit through international waterways. He noted the impact of the West Asia crisis on India’s energy security. Moreover, he also emphasized the fact that India is the only country to have lost mariners in attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf. He presented de-escalation and a return to the path of diplomacy and dialogue among all concerned parties as a viable solution of the crisis.  

On the same day, responding to media, MEA spokesperson stated that India is well aware of the resolution proposed by Bahrain, which call for multinational naval partnership to secure unimpeded transit through the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that India stands for free and open commercial shipping and maritime security, on per with international law.

He also confirmed that ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is India’s biggest priority. For that, India is in touch with Iran and other countries for safe transit of Indian ships carrying LPG, LNG etc. He also mentioned that under Operation Sankalp, India Navy is serving in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden to secure the area for maritime commerce.

According to MEA, (till 2nd April, 2026) six Indian ships which have been able to safely cross Hormuz. Besides the Strait, India is also monitoring all the developments related to the Gulf and the ongoing conflict.

He also clearly stated that no discussion held between India and Iran on toll payment to release ships.

For detail

Foreign Secretary’s participation in the meeting hosted by UK on the situation in West Asia (April 02, 2026)

https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/41016/Foreign_Secretarys_participation_in_the_meeting_hosted_by_UK_on_the_situation_in_West_Asia_April_02_2026

Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (April 02, 2026)

https://www.mea.gov.in/media-briefings.htm?dtl/41018/Transcript_of_Weekly_Media_Briefing_by_the_Official_Spokesperson_April_02_2026

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