Big relief for India amid tension in Hormuz, tanker reached Kandla Port in Gujarat carrying 20 thousand tonnes of LPG.

LPG Tanker Symi Reaches Kandla Port: Amidst the ongoing tension in West Asia and concerns regarding the supply of LPG, there has been a big relief news for India. The world’s most challenging sea route ‘Strait of Hormuz’ After successfully crossing the tanker ‘Simi’ It has reached Kandla port in Gujarat carrying 20,000 tonnes of LPG.

When did you leave Hormuz?

This tanker with Marshall Islands flag on May 13 Hormuz Came out of. Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to international sea routes and is one of the world’s most important trade routes. Given the current instability in the region, the safe delivery of this cargo to India is considered important for the country as the eyes of the entire world are on global energy supply.

India-Iran diplomacy meets security

Meanwhile, high level diplomatic talks have also taken place between India and Iran. Iran’s Foreign Minister Syed Abbas Araghchi Discussed regional situations with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and made it clear that friendly countries should have full confidence in Iran for trade security. Araghchi stressed on social media that Iran will continue to fulfill its historical responsibility to ensure the security of Hormuz and is a reliable partner for all friendly nations.

#WATCH | Kachchh, Gujarat: The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Symi, carrying approx 20,000 tonnes of LPG, arrives at the Kandla Port.

Symi crossed the Strait of Hormuz on May 13.

(Source: DPA Kandla) pic.twitter.com/nbdSwdmkio

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Indian Navy’s security cover

According to sources, many agencies and the Indian Navy are ready to provide safe passage to ships coming to India. Recently, LPG tanker MV Sunshine was also given all possible assistance while transiting Hormuz. It is being told that this was the 15th LPG ship to come to India safely from the Persian Gulf.

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India’s role in peacekeeping

The Iranian leadership has also appreciated India’s diplomatic role. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that India has always been a fair and peace-loving nation. He expressed confidence that if peace is established in the region, the transparency and security of Hormuz will further increase. Iran has also made it clear that it will welcome any diplomatic initiative by India to reduce tensions in West Asia.