#New Delhi
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday said that six Indian ships carrying products like LPG, LNG, have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz so far as New Delhi remains in touch with Iran and other countries for safe transit of Indian ships amid the on-going conflict in the region.
"We are in touch with Iran and other countries there to see how best we can get unimpeded transit and safe transit for our ships which are carrying products, including LPG, LNG and other products. Through this conversation that we have had over the last several days, we have had six Indian ships which have been able to safely cross Hormuz," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
When asked about certain reports which mentioned that India is paying toll for transit of Indian ships through the Strait of Hormuz, Jaiswal responded, "We had clarified this issue earlier as well. There has been no discussion of this nature between us and Iran."
Last month, Iran announced that it will not impose restrictions on vessels belonging to five "friendly" countries, including India.