The United Nations: India has called for direct releases seven Indian crew members on cargo ships marked by Arab Emirates arrested by Houthi from Hodeidah Port in Yemen.
Indian permanent representative of the UN Ambassador of Tirumuti, spoke at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen on Wednesday, expressed great concern over the seizures and detention of the Rawabi ship.
Tirumu tweeted that he “called for the release of 7 Indian crew members, expressed deep concerns about their safety & well-being & that Houthi had to ensure their safety until it was released.” India also summoned all parties with the conflict to immediately stop fighting, reducing the situation and it was unconditionally involved with the office of the Secretary General’s special envoy for Yemen.
The Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday that the seven Indian sailors on a cargo ship marked by Arab Emirates arrested by Houthi from Hodeidah Port in Yemen Safe and the government made all efforts to secure their initial release.
Arindam Bagchi, Ministry spokesman, said India had monitored the development strictly after the UAE ship’s supplies by Houthi at 2.
“We also understand from companies and other sources that are safe for all members of the Indian crew.
The Government of India does all efforts to secure Their initial release, “Bagchi said.
Houthi rebels have a strong presence in some parts of Yemen.
“We relate to companies that operate the ship and have been told that of 11 crew members on the ship, seven came from India,” Bagchi said while replying to media requests about this problem.
“We urge Houthi to ensure the safety and welfare of the crew members and release them.
India is concerned with intensification of recent battles in Yemen and hoping that all parties will come to the negotiating table to find a peaceful resolution to find the peaceful resolution of Yemen’s problem,” he added.