India's Ministry of External Affairs
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“Such descriptions are unwarranted and ignore the fact that Indian professionals in the United States are highly educated and skilled contributors to its economy and innovation ecosystem,”
India's Ministry of External Affairs · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-09
The Indian government statement said descriptions of Indian professionals as unwarranted and noted their contributions to the U.S. economy.
“Talent mobility adds value to both economies,”
India's Ministry of External Affairs · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-09
The Indian government statement said talent mobility benefits both the U.S. and Indian economies.
“terminology that carries painful historical and colonial legacy connotations.”
India's Ministry of External Affairs · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-09
India's foreign ministry accused Vance of using terminology tied to colonial and historical legacies.
“do not advance the shared ambitions of both countries.”
India's Ministry of External Affairs · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-09
The Indian government statement said the U.S. suspensions of companies from the Permanent Labor Certification program do not advance shared ambitions.
“The continuing incidents of attacks on shipping in the region remain a cause of deep concern for India,”
India's Ministry of External Affairs · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-07
The Indian foreign ministry said at least 12 of the ship’s 19 crew members were injured when a projectile hit the vessel.
“We reiterate our call for an immediate cessation of such attacks in the interests of peace and stability in the region.”
India's Ministry of External Affairs · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-07
The Indian foreign ministry said at least 12 of the ship’s 19 crew members were injured when a projectile hit the vessel.
“We strongly condemn these attacks and acts of violence targeting seafarers and disrupting free and safe navigation through international waterways like the Strait of Hormuz,”
India's Ministry of External Affairs · said 2026-07-15 · reported 2026-07-15
The ministry condemned attacks targeting seafarers and disrupting navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
“Both the vessels were carrying 30 Indian seafarers, among their combined crew of 46. Of the 12 Indian nationals onboard MT Al Bahiyah, one has tragically lost his life and another has been injured. Of the 18 Indian nationals onboard MT Mombasa, 9 have sustained injuries, including 2 who are reported to be seriously injured.”
India's Ministry of External Affairs · said 2026-07-15 · reported 2026-07-15
The ministry detailed casualties among Indian seafarers aboard the two attacked vessels MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa.
“India is deeply concerned by the attacks on two vessels, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, during their transit through the Strait of Hormuz today,”
India's Ministry of External Affairs · said 2026-07-15 · reported 2026-07-15
The ministry expressed deep concern over attacks on two vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
“tragically lost his life,”
India's Ministry of External Affairs · said 2026-07-15 · reported 2026-07-15
The ministry said one Indian seafarer tragically lost his life in attacks on two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
“The Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi was summoned this morning by the Ministry of External Affairs and a strong protest against these attacks was lodged with him,”
India's Ministry of External Affairs · said 2026-07-15 · reported 2026-07-15
India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement after summoning Iran's deputy chief of mission to protest attacks on commercial ships.