EAM S Jaishankar calls for secure maritime trade at AZEC Plus meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday participated in the AZEC Plus meeting where he underlined Indias strong commitment to safe and unimpeded transit passage of maritime shippingJaishankar said that India stands ready to work with likeminded partners to develop supply chain resilienceIn a post on X he said Participated in the AZEC Plus meeting convened by Japan to discuss supply chain disruptions in the energy markets Underlined Indias strong commitment to safe and unimpeded transit passage of maritime shipping Attacks on merchant shipping are completely unacceptable Global growth demands that energy markets are not constricted As a major energy consumer India will work with likeminded partners to develop supply chain resilienceParticipated in the lsquoAZEC Plusrsquo meeting convened by Japan to discuss supply chain disruptions in the energy marketsUnderlined Indiarsquos strong commitment to safe and unimpeded transit passage of maritime shipping Attacks on merchant shipping are completely unacceptable Globalhellip pictwittercomwsiQokYU5emdash Dr S Jaishankar DrSJaishankar April 15 2026The summit echoed similar views from regional partnersMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim who also attended the Asia Zero Emission Community AZEC Plus Online Summit said that Malaysia remains committed to strengthening regional cooperation to ensure stable sufficient and resilient energy supplyIn a post on X he said I participated in the Asia Zero Emission Community AZEC Plus Online Summit on Energy Resilience at the invitation of the Government of Japan I thank Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for convening this timely meeting Recent developments in West Asia particularly affecting the Strait of Hormuz remind us that stable energy supply is critical to ensure economic resilience and safeguard the wellbeing of our peopleSaya telah menyertai lsquoAsia Zero Emission Community AZEC Plus Online Summit on Energy Resiliencersquo atas jemputan Kerajaan Jepun Penghargaan dirakamkan kepada Perdana Menteri Jepun Sanae Takaichi atas penganjuran sidang tergempar pada waktu yang amat kritikal ini khususnyahellip pictwittercomeTIh1mSWjHmdash Anwar Ibrahim anwaribrahim April 15 2026Malaysia remains committed to strengthening regional cooperation through AZEC to ensure stable sufficient and resilient energy supply As an energy producer including liquefied natural gas LNG Malaysia will continue to play a constructive role in supporting regional energy security while diversifying energy sources including renewable energy and strengthening our energy system in line with national development priorities he addedThese highlevel talks occur against a volatile backdrop in the Gulf regionFollowing a deadlock in USIran peace talks the UKMTO announced that maritime access restrictions are now being enforcedThese measures affect Iranian ports and coastal areas spanning the Arabian Gulf the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea east of the Strait of HormuzThe urgency of these diplomatic engagements is underscored by the commencement of a USled blockade of all Iranian portsThis follows President Trumps announcement of a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz a critical maritime artery through which a fifth of the worlds global crude supply typically passes ANIThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever