The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the commercial vessel MSV Al Jusufi was struck by an unidentified aerial object near Oman's coastline. While Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat succumbed to his injuries, the Omani Coast Guard successfully rescued 13 other Indian nationals aboard. Indian diplomats are working directly with Omani authorities to safely send the surviving crew and the deceased worker back home. Amid these repeated maritime disruptions, New Delhi urged parties to restore unimpeded navigation in international waters through peaceful diplomatic channels.
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Indian diplomats in Oman are actively arranging the repatriation of the rescued crew and…: Indian diplomats in Oman are actively arranging the repatriation of the rescued crew and the deceased seafarer.
The Ministry of External Affairs called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and th…: The Ministry of External Affairs called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and the conclusion of diplomatic negotiations.
India demands an end to attacks on civilian infrastructure to protect free navigation in…: India demands an end to attacks on civilian infrastructure to protect free navigation in international waterways.
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MEA called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and the conclusion of ongoing negotiations to reach a diplomatic solution
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Tuesday condemned the attack on a commercial vessel off Oman’s coast that left one Indian national dead and 13 others rescued. The vessel, MSV Al Jusufi, came under attack near Limah on Monday evening.In a statement, the MEA said the Indian national died after sustaining injuries in the attack. It conveyed its condolences to the family of the deceased and said the Indian Embassy in Oman was closely monitoring the situation.
The embassy is coordinating with Omani authorities to facilitate the early repatriation of the 13 rescued Indian nationals as well as the mortal remains of the deceased, the ministry said.Expressing concern over repeated attacks on commercial shipping in the region, the MEA called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and the conclusion of ongoing negotiations to reach a diplomatic solution."The targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end," the statement said, adding that free and unimpeded navigation…
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