Despite the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Indian vessels continue to navigate through the Strait of Hormuz. The Government of India has provided official information regarding this movement, while ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated during an inter-ministerial press conference on Monday that a total of 10 Indian-flagged ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the confrontation between the United States and Iran began.
Focus on LPG Tankers and 'Desh Garima' Update
Regarding the Indian ships positioned in the Strait of Hormuz, the government is prioritizing the movement of LPG tankers due to the severe shortage of cooking gas in the country. While several LPG tankers have already secured safe passage, the ongoing conflict in West Asia continues to impact the cooking gas supply in India.
NSA Ajit Doval's Official Visit to Saudi Arabia
In a significant diplomatic move, India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval undertook an official visit to Saudi Arabia on April 19. During the visit, he held high-level meetings with top Saudi officials to discuss regional stability and bilateral cooperation.
Key Officials Met by NSA Doval:
According to Jaiswal, these leaders engaged in discussions regarding bilateral relations, the prevailing situation in the region, and other critical issues of mutual interest.
Domestic Gas Supply and PNG Connection Statistics
Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), provided insights into the domestic gas situation. Amid the LPG shortage in India, the government has been actively expanding the Piped Natural Gas (PNG) network.