External Affairs

New Delhi: India has welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that the development will contribute to lasting peace in West Asia while ensuring the uninterrupted flow of global trade through one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes.

During an inter-ministerial briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal outlined India’s position on the ceasefire and reiterated the country’s support for diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region.

Delivering India’s official response, Jaiswal said: