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India urges UN action to protect maritime trade routes and food security
At a United Nations Security Council debate, India has called for international cooperation to protect vital maritime trade routes. Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni emphasized that secure sea lanes are essential for the uninterrupted flow of food, fertilizers, fuel, and other essential commodities, noting that disruptions disproportionately affect food-importing developing nations.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the severity of the global situation, stating that 2025 has seen the highest number of armed conflicts since World War II. He reported that at least 266 million people are facing acute food insecurity and confirmed the presence of simultaneous famines in Sudan and Gaza. Guterres also noted that attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz—which handles one-fifth of global oil and one-third of fertilizer trade—threaten global supply chains.
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Antonio Guterres · Harish Parvathaneni · India · India · United Nations · United Nations Security Council
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] At least 266 million people are facing acute food insecurity. www.newindianexpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The year 2025 saw the highest number of armed conflicts since World War II. www.newindianexpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Famines were confirmed in Sudan and Gaza during 2025. www.newindianexpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Strait of Hormuz carries approximately one-fifth of global oil supplies and one-third of global fertilizer trade. www.newindianexpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Secure maritime trade routes are essential for the movement of food, fertilizers, fuel, and other commodities. www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Food insecurity is a significant humanitarian consequence of armed conflicts. thecsrjournal.in · www.newindianexpress.com