New Delhi: Amidst the ongoing tension in West Asia, there remains uncertainty regarding ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Many oil and gas tankers are stranded in this strategic sea route. In such a situation, news of relief for India has come to light. Iran has unliable two Indian flagged LPG tankers to pass safely through Hormuz. These ships include 'Shivalik' and 'Nanda Devi', which are heading towards India with well-nigh 92,700 metric tonnes of LPG.
Did the talks unshut the way for Indian ships?
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said that this has been possible considering of the continuous dialogue between India and Iran. He said that some positive results have emerged through talks and this process is still going on. According to him, diplomatic negotiations prove to be the most constructive method in such circumstances.
Are variegated permissions stuff given for each ship?
Jaishankar moreover clarified that no comprehensive or permanent wattle has been made with Iran for Indian ships. He said the movement of each ship was stuff looked at as an individual case. That is, if one ship gets permission, it does not midpoint that all the ships will automatically get passage.
Did Iran ask for anything in return from India?
The Foreign Minister unmistakably denied that Iran had demanded any concession or deal from India in mart for giving way to Indian ships. He said that India and Iran have had relations for a long time and on the understructure of this trust, dialogue between the two countries has progressed.
Did the prime minister-level talks moreover have any impact?
According to sources, the impact of the talks held at the top level in this matter was moreover seen. There was a phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in which energy supplies and security of sea routes were discussed. After this, Indian tankers got permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
When will both the gas tankers reach India?
Indian flagged tankers 'Shivalik' and 'Nanda Devi' are coming to India delivering virtually 92,700 metric tonnes of LPG. Of these, the 'Shivalik' tanker is expected to reach Mundra port, while 'Nanda Devi' may reach Kandla port. The unscratched passage of both ships is stuff seen as a big relief in the current situation.
