New Delhi

India is actively coordinating with multiple countries to ensure the safe passage of its energy shipments, the government said on Friday, even as tensions continue to impact key global maritime routes.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that four ships carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have successfully reached India after safely crossing the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz.

“We continue to remain in touch with all concerned countries to ensure safe transit of our ships to meet our energy requirements,” Jaiswal said during the weekly media briefing.

He emphasised that India’s energy sourcing strategy is guided by three key factors: the needs of its 1.4 billion population, prevailing market dynamics, and the evolving global geopolitical situation.

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for global oil and gas shipments, has remained under close watch due to ongoing regional tensions, raising concerns over disruptions to energy supplies worldwide.

On the diplomatic front, Jaiswal also highlighted ongoing high-level engagements by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who is currently in Paris for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.

During the meetings, Jaishankar held bilateral discussions with his counterparts from several countries, including France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Brazil.

According to the spokesperson, Jaishankar addressed key global challenges during two sessions at the forum, focusing on reforms in global governance institutions, including the United Nations Security Council, and the need to strengthen humanitarian supply chains.

He also raised concerns about the global impact of ongoing conflicts on essential commodities such as food, fuel, and fertilisers, underlining the broader economic and humanitarian consequences being faced by countries worldwide.