The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday expressed concern over continuing attacks on shipping in West Asia, calling them "deeply worrisome", as evacuation of Indian crew members from the vessel MT Jalveer commenced following a maritime security incident near Oman.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said recent incidents involving Indian seafarers in the region were a direct result of the ongoing conflict in West Asia and called for an end to attacks on commercial shipping.