India Urges Protection For Civilian Ships & Seafarers Amid Rising Conflicts At G20 In Atlanta

Indian Minister of External Affairs Jaishankar asserted the Global South’s right to industrialize and called for an end to attacks on civilian vessels and seafarers.

At the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, the Indian Minister highlighted the need to safeguard freedom of navigation in compliance with international law, especially UNCLOS, Akashvani News reported.

On October 30, Friday, S Jaishankar said that the developing countries of the Global South are disproportionately bearing the consequences of the attacks on seafarers and civilian shipping, putting the availability and cost of fuel, food, and fertilizers at risk.

This sentiment followed the ongoing conflicts worldwide, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the heightening tensions in West Asia. At least 22 Indian nationals, including 14 seafarers, have died since the West Asian war in February 2026, PTI reported.

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