Tokyo, March 7 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday raised concerns over the Red Sea crisis, saying "the maritime safety and security have become particularly pressing concerns for India and Japan.
Speaking at the Raisina Roundtable event by ORF in Tokyo, Dr S Jaishankar said, " To safeguard and secure is no less onerous. Maritime Safety and Security have become particularly pressing concerns. We can see that the Red Sea is witnessing daily casualties and shipping disruptions.''
The minister's remarks came after three crew members were killed in a Houthi missile strike on a cargo ship off southern Yemen.
Houthis claimed responsibility and said their attacks were to support the Palestinians in the war between Israel and H...