New Delhi: India on Wednesday welcomed the recently announced two-week ceasefire involving Iran, the US, and Israel, expressing hope that the pause in hostilities would pave the way for lasting peace.
New Delhi reiterated its consistent position that dialogue, diplomacy, and de-escalation remain the only viable path to resolving tensions in West Asia.
The Ministry of External Affairs, in an official statement, said: “We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia.”
It said: “As we have continuously advocated earlier, de-escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict.”
The Indian government also highlighted the wider global impact of the conflict, especially its potential to disrupt trade flows and energy supply chains.
“The conflict has already caused immense suffering to people and disrupted global energy supply and trade networks. We expect that unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce would prevail through the Strait of Hormuz,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, the ministry has issued a fresh advisory, saying Indians “nationals who are currently in Iran are advised to remain where they are, shelter in place and avoid further movements.”
In a statement, it said: “Any movement within Iran and to the border crossings of Iran may be considered only in close coordination with the Indian Embassy in Tehran and after obtaining explicit guidance of the Embassy.”
It added: “The Indian Embassy remains available to guide Indian nationals in Iran through the following emergency contact helplines:
Mobile numbers: +98 912 810 9115, +98 912 810 9102, +98 912 810 9109, +98 993 217 9359.”
