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India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls for lasting peace in West Asia
Updated On: 08 April, 2026 02:24 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
In an official statement, posted on X, MEA emphasised the need to ensure uninterrupted navigation and smooth flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route
MEA noted that the conflict had caused significant suffering and disrupted global energy supplies and trade networks. File Pic/PTI
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday welcomed the recent ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that it would lead to lasting peace in West Asia.
In an official statement, the ministry stressed the importance of de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy to end the ongoing conflict.
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