India on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire announced between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that it will pave the way for lasting peace in West Asia.
In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs reiterated India’s longstanding position that de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy are vital to ending the ongoing conflict.
“We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia. As we have continuously advocated earlier, deescalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict,” the MEA said in a statement.
“The conflict has already caused immense suffering to people and disrupted global energy supply and trade networks,” the statement added.
India emphasised the importance of ensuring unimpeded navigation and the smooth flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint for international trade.
The MEA underlined that continued diplomatic engagement is essential to maintain stability and prevent further humanitarian and economic fallout in the region.
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