India has been invited by the UK to join a meeting of 35 countries to discuss ways to reopen the important Strait of Hormuz. The ministry’s spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, said the meeting will be held virtually and India will be represented by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. "The UK side has invited several countries, which also include India, for talks on the Strait of Hormuz. India Working to Ensure Safe ShippingIndia is also in touch with Iran and other countries in the region to ensure safe movement of its ships. Why Strait of Hormuz Is So ImportantThe Strait of Hormuz is a key global route, with about 20% of the world’s energy supplies passing through it.

Source: News 24 April 02, 2026 13:20 UTC