The Ministry of External Affairs has said that the government is closely monitoring developments following the seizure of the UAE flagged ship Rwabee off the port of Hodeidah by the Houthis on January2.
India has voiced deep concern over the safety of seven Indian nationals on a Houthi-seized United Arab Emirates-flagged cargo vessel, calling for the immediate release of the crew and the ship. The vessel named Rwabee, the government says it always doubted Houthis asterrorists. Speaking at the UN Security Council briefing on Yemen on Wednesday, Tirumurti voiced concern that the seizure and detention of the UAE vessel ‘Rwabee’ off the coast of Hudaydah earlier this month has further exacerbated the ongoing tensions.
“We express our grave concern at this act, which has the potential to deeply compromise the maritime security in the region. Seven Indian nationals are among the crew members onboard the ship and we are deeply concerned about their safety and well-being,” Tirumurti said.
