MEA condemns Black Sea attack

India has actually condemned the attack on business vessel MV ROYAD MAMMADOV in the Black Sea that eliminated 2 foreign seafarers, with all 3 Indian nationals amongst its team reported safe.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)stated some team members, consisting of Indian nationals, were hurt in the attack. The hurt have actually been saved by Romanian authorities and are getting medical attention. The MEA thanked the Romanian authorities for their quick action.

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In its declaration, the MEA stated India views attacks on business shipping and seafarers with severe issue. It stated the targeting of traffic in worldwide waterways is “severely undermining global commerce and welfare of people across the world.” India continues to require discussion and diplomacy to end the continuous disputes, it included.

Embassy in touch with medical facility

The Embassy of India in Romania stated on Monday (regional time) that it had actually discovered of the attack on the vessel. Pointing out initial details, it stated there were 2 casualties, both foreign nationals, which some team members were going through treatment in Romania. It included that 3 Indian nationals were amongst the team.

The embassy later on validated that all 3 Indians were safe. Among them was hurt and getting medical attention, it stated, including that it remained in close touch with medical facility authorities and extending all possible assistance to the Indian team members.

Indian Ambassador to Romania Manoj Mohapatra talked with the 3 Indian nationals at Constanța County Hospital. He likewise talked to the medical facility’s Chief Physician, who validated that all 3 remain in health and getting the required care. The Ambassador guaranteed them of all possible support and assistance, the embassy stated.

The objective stated it remained in close contact with the pertinent authorities to determine more information of the attack and the well-being of the Indian team.

In September 2026, India and Liberia released a 25-nation “Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers” at the UN General Assembly. The group intends to guarantee the security and security of merchant teams and industrial shipping versus targeted attacks, the MEA stated.

The attack comes amidst increased security threats throughout crucial maritime passages, consisting of the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and the Black Sea, where industrial shipping has actually dealt with repeating attacks. India has actually regularly raised issues over dangers to industrial vessels and the security of seafarers.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised the problem in his address at the 81st UN General Assembly. “There have been attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers in the Gulf and from the Red Sea to the Black Sea. Indian seafarers have lost their lives, as have others from other nations. This is completely unacceptable,” he informed the assembly.

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Jaishankar stated India had actually signed up with Liberia and 23 partner countries in a global union to mobilise worldwide popular opinion and protect industrial shipping paths. “We must ensure that the safety and security of shipping and seafarers is never compromised. Scrupulously observing international law is an integral element of that endeavour,” he stated.

He likewise required instant restraint and de-escalation in the Gulf area to secure civilian teams and make sure continuous energy products and worldwide trade.