Jaishankar Raises Hormuz Attacks on Ships at G20
At a G20 meeting, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar raised attacks on ships and Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz. He said the Global South bears the burden of such incidents. The remarks put the safety of Indian sailors on the international agenda.
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Context: The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow sea route through which a large share of the world's oil passes, and the G20 is a forum of major economies. Tensions involving Iran in the region have raised concern for shipping since earlier this year.
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