S. Jaishankar has said that India also supports the maritime and international laws of the United Nations. He told that information was received from the Iranian side about a ship getting stuck in the wrong place.
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has recently said that India supports the maritime and international laws of the United Nations. This statement comes after the sinking of an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, which attracted international attention. Jaishankar also clarified that India handled the situation keeping in mind all legal and humanitarian aspects.
India’s stance on Iranian warship incident
Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue on Saturday, Jaishankar said, “We received a message from Iran that one of their ships was stranded near our border and needed help. They indicated that the ship wanted to come to our port and was facing some problems. We looked at the situation carefully and allowed them to stop in Kochi. After this the situation became normal.”
Jaishankar also said that the Iranian ship had come for fleet review, but got stuck in the wrong direction. He looked at the situation from both legal and humanitarian perspectives. “It is important to understand the situation of operations of ships of different countries in the Indian Ocean. A similar situation had happened in Sri Lanka, and their decision was not favorable to them. We took the right step,” Jaishankar said.
Reality of Indian Ocean
The External Affairs Minister also highlighted the importance and complexities of the Indian Ocean region. He said, “The ecosystem of the Indian Ocean is very sensitive. This region has been strategically and economically important for the last five decades. The presence of foreign forces in places like Djibouti also shows the importance of this region.
Jaishankar said that India has taken major investment and diplomatic initiatives in the last decade in the rebuilding and recovery process of the Indian Ocean. He stressed that international cooperation is needed to restore trade and connectivity.
India’s strategy and development
The External Affairs Minister also made it clear that India will decide its own identity and influence in the Indian Ocean region. He said, “If we have to build the spirit and identity of the Indian Ocean, it will have to be supported with resources, commitment and practical projects. Our development itself will decide who will benefit and who will not. We will move forward not by the mistakes of others, but by our own strength and capacity.
Clarifying India’s view on the Indian Ocean, Jaishankar said, “This ocean is special because it is not named after any country. We are right in the middle of it, and our strategy will also benefit other countries in the region. According to Jaishankar, India has always followed maritime laws and international rules. He stressed that humanitarian approach, security and legal process will be given priority in any international dispute or incident.
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