India's foreign minister used a regional summit in Manila to warn that attacks on seafarers, civilian shipping and critical infrastructure cannot be accepted under any circumstances.
The remarks placed maritime security at the center of India's diplomatic message as Middle East and Gulf tensions continue to affect trade, energy and navigation.
New Delhi called for strict respect for international maritime law and for stronger regional cooperation to keep sea lanes open and safe.
The message also linked maritime disruption to wider concerns for the Global South, including energy, food and health security in a period of multiple conflicts.
India's position is framed around diplomatic engagement, freedom of navigation and support for an open and inclusive Indo-Pacific anchored in regional cooperation.
